The Dodgers were down three runs early in the game and one run going into the sixth inning on Wednesday. They were eventually defeated by a sensational three-run home run by Kyle Schwarber, the most significant of his three home runs in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 9-4 series-clinching victory at Dodger Stadium, as well as a contentious umpire call and some careless, high-leverage pitching from Kelly.

Alec Bohm led off with a double against left-hander Alex Vesia to put the tying run on base three pitches into the crucial sixth inning, which saw the Dodgers up 4-3.

The next at-bat saw things spiral out of control as Brandon Marsh’s bunt caused a ruckus at third base.

But third-base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt started waving his hands right away.

Wendelstedt discovered that Rojas had been calling defensive interference because he had been obstructing the base prior to receiving the ball.

The only issue was that, according to film replays, Rojas was not in the base path until he brought the ball in. Bohm arguably ought to have been replaced, but Wendelstedt made a prudent decision that was impervious to a manager’s objection.
Roberts added, “He didn’t answer the call. “I think this is the first time I’ve ever said that the missed call was egregious.”

Soon, frustration set in.

Initially, Rojas gave Wendelstedt a hard time, becoming agitated as he yelled back at the Dodgers’ seasoned shortstop.

Rojas said of Wendelstedt, an MLB umpire of more than 25 years, “You expect a guy that has been in the league for a long time to have a little bit of feel of the game, what kind of play it is.” “It seems like this guy has seen this play a million times, and all he wanted was a small portion of, I’m not sure, a game moment.”

Roberts ran out of the dugout to carry on the altercation, and when he disregarded Wendelstedt’s orders to take his seat again, he was eventually ejected for the first time this season.

“Miggy gave Bohm a lane because his legs were spread wide and the glove made the tag,” Roberts said. “Miggy fielded the baseball about a foot inside the bag, two feet in front of the bag.” The intention behind the rule was to discourage infielders from obstructing the bag, thus preventing the baserunner from having a clear path to the bag and causing harm to them.

Roberts went on, “He missed the call, and it changed the game.”

After the game, crew chief Marvin Hudson spoke with a pool reporter about the scenario, pointing out that this year’s umpire guidelines have placed more emphasis on base-blocking plays like Wednesday’s.

Hudson stated, “[Rojas] was running ahead of [Bohm] to third.” He was without the ball in front of third. He impeded the runner as a result. There was no route available for the runner to reach the bag.

Rojas described the incident in a different way.

Rojas said of Wendelstedt, “I think he predetermined [the call] and he’s looking for it, so he can get some attention.” I find that to be bothersome.

In any case, a potentially one-on-one-out scenario became a risky runners-on-the-corners position.