The Houston Astros’ battle with the New York Mets on Sunday took an unexpected turn with the typically level-headed Jose Altuve exploded at the home plate umpire. In the top of the seventh, with runners on second and third with two outs, the following scene unfolded.
Altuve, on a 1-1 count, appeared to foul the ball off his left foot. He did not run the bases accordingly, but the ball, which dribbled down the third base line, was ruled fair. Altuve was called out, leaving two runners stranded.
This did not compute for Altuve, who felt the baseball kick off his foot and change direction. After all the umpires convened to discuss the call at midfield, he was still ruled out — and Altuve lost it. It being his helmet.
