The result of Thursday's Phillies-Marlins matchup may have been different had instant replay been used.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, a ball was struck down the third-base line that was clearly fair. However, the umpire called it foul, and the play was not subject to review since it did not involve a home run.
The current MLB rule allows for replay in situations that only involve controversy surrounding home runs. Many consider the rule flawed since it does not account for plays such as the above-mentioned incident that clearly had an impact on the game's outcome. Several ESPN analysts and MLB critics believe it is time to expand the rules allowing for replay.
Will commissioner Bud Selig take action? Only time will tell. Seling is not known to take much consideration of what external sources feel is the right decision. The MLB player's union may have to step in and voice opinion so that the matter gets addressed in the near-future.
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