CLEVELAND -- A vehemently disputed judgement call preceded three Indians runs in the bottom of the first inning against the Marlins on Friday night at Progressive Field.
Indians designated hitter Carlos Santana drew a five-pitch leadoff walk against Marlins starter Andrew Cashner. Second baseman Jason Kipnis worked a full count and Santana broke for second on the eighth pitch of the at-bat, a 95-mph fastball. Kipnis tried to check his swing on the pitch, but appeared to attempt at the ball.
Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto threw down to second base, where his throw clearly beat Santana for what appeared to be a strike-em-out, throw-em-out double play.