"HP Ump Mark Wegner lost track of the count and it seems like everyone else did too. This should've been a strikeout for Brayan Bello. Instead Cam Smith walked."
"You can see maybe why it happened, with the play happening at second base and home plate after strike two, but come on. It's only three pitches."
During a game, umpire Mark Wegner lost track of the count, resulting in Astros outfielder Cam Smith walking after swinging and missing at the first three pitches. This unusual incident raised questions about the reliability of officiating, especially since it occurred early in the at bat. The confusion was compounded by a play happening at second base, but the situation was straightforward, as it involved only three pitches. The event highlighted the need for improved tracking systems in officiating.
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