Michael Port�s statement about Timothy McClelland�s missed call in the Red Sox game on July 20 was just as wrong. If an umpire can�t make the right call because the ball is hit too hard, or too high, then he shouldn�t be an umpire.
Missed calls are an every- game thing, rather it be balls and strikes or safe or out on the bases. But this call was unacceptable: not only could it have cost us the game, it affects the statistics � batting and pitching. Our manager got tossed, which could have cost us the game.
We all know now that it was a home run and the score should be changed to reflect it. J.D. Drew should be credited with it. Mr. McClelland should make an apology to Mr. Drew, the Red Sox and the fans, instead of making excuses.