Reprimand and Suspend Umpires from SEC Tournament Semifinal

Reprimand and Suspend Umpires from SEC Tournament Semifinal

The Issue

The umpire crew (Derek Mollica, Brandon Cooper, Eric Goshay, and David Savage) from the SEC Tournament Semifinal game on Saturday, May 25, between LSU and South Carolina made a call that almost altered the outcome of the game. A run was awarded to South Carolina due to a "catcher's balk" after an attempted steal home was initially called out. This decision was made after the half-inning had been completed for South Carolina, raising serious concerns about their judgment and questions about whether or not it is allowed to do so after a half-inning has been completed. It is clear that the LSU catcher did not step in front of or on home plate without the ball despite SEC Umpire Coordinator Paul Guillie stating otherwise. It is crucial for the integrity of the sport that these umpires be reprimanded and suspended for their actions. Sign this petition to demand accountability in officiating! 

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The Issue

The umpire crew (Derek Mollica, Brandon Cooper, Eric Goshay, and David Savage) from the SEC Tournament Semifinal game on Saturday, May 25, between LSU and South Carolina made a call that almost altered the outcome of the game. A run was awarded to South Carolina due to a "catcher's balk" after an attempted steal home was initially called out. This decision was made after the half-inning had been completed for South Carolina, raising serious concerns about their judgment and questions about whether or not it is allowed to do so after a half-inning has been completed. It is clear that the LSU catcher did not step in front of or on home plate without the ball despite SEC Umpire Coordinator Paul Guillie stating otherwise. It is crucial for the integrity of the sport that these umpires be reprimanded and suspended for their actions. Sign this petition to demand accountability in officiating! 

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Petition created on May 25, 2024