Discussion and Live Blog of the 2016 World Series

Umpire discussion for the 2016 World Series (Cubs-Indians) is now open. Notes include home plate umpire performance according to pitch f/x and UEFL Rules 6-2-b-a (horizontal bound, "Kulpa Rule") and 6-2-b-b (vertical strike zone, "Miller Rule"). Plays include significant plays and instant replay reviews, if such plays occur. Call +/- also included/highlighted.

- 10/25, CHC@CLE Gm 1: Larry Vanover: pfx (107/110 Balls + 65/67 Strikes = 172/177 = 97.2%) +1 CHC.
- 10/26, CHC@CLE Gm 2: Chris Guccione: pfx (144/145 Balls + 51/61 Strikes = 195/206 = 94.7%) +1 CLE.

- 10/28, CLE@CHC Gm 3: John Hirschbeck: pfx (95/102 Balls + 40/44 Strikes = 135/146 = 92.7%) +5 CHC.
- 10/29, CLE@CHC Gm 4: Marvin Hudson: pfx (77/84 Balls + 38/43 Strikes = 115/127 = 90.6%) +0 NU.
- 10/30, CLE@CHC Gm 5: Tony Randazzo: pfx (94/97 Balls + 50/57 Strikes = 144/154 = 93.5%) +0 NU.

- 11/1, CHC@CLE Gm 6: Joe West: pfx (113/118 Balls + 45/50 Strikes = 158/168 = 94.0%) +4 CLE.
- 11/2, CHC@CLE Gm 7: Sam Holbrook: pfx (109/117 Balls + 47/51 Strikes = 156/168 = 92.9%) +6 CHC.
Series Complete (WS CHC Over CLE 4-3, 93.8%, 1075/1146, Net Skew: +7 CHC.

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NOTE: The highest plate score during the 2015 World Series was Mike Winters' 97.3% (WS Game 3). The highest plate score overall during the 2015 Postseason was Paul Emmel's 98.5% (NLCS Game 4).

Instant Replay Reviews (R-QOC Colors: Green [Confirmed], Yellow [Stands], Red [Overturned]):
WS 3) 1B Umpire Marvin Hudson's safe call is overturned as Hendricks picks off Lindor at first base
WS 3) 3B Umpire Joe West's safe call stands at third base on attempted back-pick by Contrereas
WS 3) 1B Umpire Marvin Hudson's out call stands at first on diving play with pitcher covering
WS 4) 1B Umpire Tony Randazzo's safe call is overturned to complete backend of double play
WS 6) 1B Umpire Sam Holbrook's safe call on Lindor's infield hit bid is overturned in 7th inning
WS 7) 2B Umpire John Hirschbeck's out/transfer call is overturned after Baez fail to control baseball
WS 7) 1B Umpire Chris Guccione's out call is confirmed on double play in the 5th inning of Game 7
WS 7) 2B Umpire John Hirschbeck's slide rule violation no-call is confirmed on legal slide into 2nd
NOTE: There were 3 Replay Reviews during the 2015 World Series (1/3 Affirmed = .333 RAP).
2016 World Series Totals: 2 Confirmed, 2 Stands, 4 Overturned. 4/8 Affirmed = .500 RAP.