Brewers rally on obstruction call to beat Twins
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MINNEAPOLIS — On Friday night at Target Field, the Milwaukee Brewers scored a decisive run after umpires enforced an obstruction ruling against Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, awarding Jackson Chourio home and turning a presumed out into the tying run; Milwaukee then took a 3-2 lead and won the game.
The call prompted Twins manager Derek Shelton’s ejection and prevented replay review because obstruction is nonreviewable under MLB rules, enabling Jake Bauers’ RBI double to stand; Aaron Ashby recorded his eighth win, improving to 8-0, and the game concluded before an announced crowd of 24,309 as teams prepare for upcoming schedule commitments.
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Timeline
- 1. Early innings: Teams trade runs and hold close score.
- 2. Sixth–seventh innings: Ashby relieves starter; Twins take 2-1 lead in seventh.
- 3. Eighth inning: Infield drawn in; Brooks Lee fields and throws to third.
- 4. Umpire crew confers and rules obstruction on Royce Lewis; Chourio awarded home.
- 5. Jake Bauers doubles for go-ahead run; Brewers win 3-2; Shelton ejected.
Why it matters
If you're a baseball fan, this game is a reminder of how important it is to know the rules. Obstruction is a nonreviewable call under MLB rules, which means it can change the game's outcome. Brush up on the rulebook to better understand these crucial moments.
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