April 17, 20196 yr I vaguely remember this game, Craig Way referenced it in last pm's broadcast... "controversial play at the plate". Anyone have the story?
April 17, 20196 yr not sure what the story is but looking at the records, we played lamar twice in the regional at the disch. we won game 1 6-0 and game 2 6-5 to advance us to the cws. assuming it has to do with a finish in the 6-5 game.
April 17, 20196 yr Did he say anything about the inning or the situation? I mean I was alive in 1984 and all but I barely remember Ump outrages from this year.
April 19, 20196 yr I'm certain I was at the game, and I vaguely remember it. It was definitely a walk-off win for the Longhorns, and I recall it being some quirky play (maybe the runner scoring from second on a wild pitch or some damned thing). I'm reasonably sure Spike Owen scored the game-winning run.
April 19, 20196 yr Spike Owens scores the winning run on a play where the throw to the plate was perfect, catcher had it....he was a dead duck. Somehow, at least in his and the umpire’s eyes, he slid under the tag. Spike hopped up immediately with the “safe” sign, and the umpire emphatically agreed.
April 21, 20196 yr Actually it was Bill Bates not Spike Owen and yes, he was out, However, lLamar's pitcher David Poss was getting awfully tired at that point. It wouldn't have mattered.
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