Blue Jays' George Springer Upset with Umpire's Call against Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer expressed frustration on Tuesday night when a hit he made was ruled foul by umpires during a game against the Boston Red Sox. Springer seemed to suggest that the umpire favored the New York Yankees in the American League East standings. The Yankees were close behind the Blue Jays in the division rankings. The Blue Jays' loss to the Red Sox, combined with the Yankees' win over the Chicago White Sox, narrowed Toronto's lead to just one game before the next day's match.

Springer had a critical opportunity to change the game's outcome with the bases loaded and two outs. He hit a ball down the line that could have potentially scored runs for the Blue Jays. However, the third-base umpire called it foul, leading to Springer's frustration and subsequent strikeout.

Video footage captured Springer visibly upset in the dugout, where he was seen venting to teammates, suggesting that the game might have been influenced to benefit the Yankees. Upon closer examination, it appeared that the hit should have been considered fair based on the ball's trajectory over third base. Despite this, the umpire's call stood, contributing to the Blue Jays' 4-1 loss to the Red Sox.

The following day, the Red Sox defeated the Blue Jays 7-1, while the Yankees secured an 8-1 victory over the White Sox. As a result, both the Blue Jays and the Yankees were tied for the lead in the AL East with only four games left in the season.

Scott Thompson, a sports writer for Fox News Digital, covered the incident involving George Springer during the game. Readers can stay updated on sports news by following Fox News Digital's sports coverage and subscribing to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.