Pete Alonso's go-ahead home run ruled foul even after replay review, and O's fans are livid

Fox News • August 20, 2026 • sports

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Baltimore Orioles fans and personnel are upset after Pete Alonso's potential go-ahead home run against the Yankees was ruled foul in the seventh inning, despite appearing to be fair.
Umpires reviewed the call but ultimately upheld the foul ruling, leading to frustration as technology and ball-tracking data suggested the ball was fair.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz criticized the lack of technology use in overturning calls, noting that other sports employ AI and ball-tracking data for challenges.
The Yankees went on to win the game 5-3, scoring two runs in the eighth inning, leaving Orioles fans to wonder how the game might have changed if Alonso's home run had counted.
The incident highlights ongoing debates about the role and limitations of technology in baseball officiating, even in an era of advanced replay systems.

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