BOSTON — Once Mookie Betts went over the fence on Tuesday night, Robin Ventura knew he might end up challenging the play.
Two minutes, 49 seconds later, Jose Abreu had a two-run homer courtesy of instant replay. Though the ground can’t cause a fumble, replay officials in New York determined Betts didn’t have control of his body when he snagged Abreu’s deep drive on the warning track in right-center. Betts — who later was examined for a possible concussion — went over the fence after the catch and dropped the ball after he fell hard onto his head in the home bullpen.