In the seventh inning, a controversial obstruction call against Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald resulted in a critical run for the Marlins, changing the game's outcome.
Giants manager Bob Melvin expressed his frustration, stating, 'They called it obstruction, and I don't know how that affects the play... there should be some feel involved with that, is what I was told.'
Fitzgerald echoed Melvin's sentiments, reflecting on the situation: 'I thought it was a terrible call. My foot was originally in front of the bag, but I pulled it back.'
MLB has urged umpires to focus on obstruction this season, which has led to a rise in controversial calls, sparking debate about the application of the rule.
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