Rays Score First Replay Reversal

Fan interference call dropped on homer; Rays topple Twins 11-1

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 20, 2008 6:24 AM CDT

(Newser) – A Twins fan's near-catch caused MLB's first-ever instant replay reversal yesterday, the St Petersburg Times reports. Carlos Pena's 3-run homer was initially ruled a double for fan interference after the first-base umpire thought he saw a fan touch the ball while it was in play.... Read full story »

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