Ump in Red Sox game forgets count
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And while it didn't prove consequential on the scoreboard, a significant error on the part of the home-plate umpire went against Boston. Veteran umpire Mark Wegner acknowledged that he lost track of the count for Astros outfielder Cam Smith's at-bat in the fifth inning against Red Sox starter Brayan Bello.
Three strikes and you’re out – or so they say.