Sport Astros' Reddick tweets picture of apparent blown call in Boston

19:01 10 september 2018

19:01 10 september 2018 Source: thescore.com

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In the aftermath of a potential postseason showdown between the Red Sox and Astros, which Boston won 6-5, outfielder Josh Reddick took to Twitter to seemingly question a call from the seventh inning.

With the game tied 5-5, second baseman Jose Altuve was ruled out at the plate following a grounder from Yuli Gurriel.

“Out” pic.twitter.com/5ahcXzqh4W
— Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) September 10, 2018

The Astros challenged the call but it stood after a review of three minutes and 50 seconds.

Others joined Reddick to bring attention to the image of Altuve sliding into home.

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