Blue Jays Escape with a Road Victory in Tampa, Despite a Controversial Fan Interference Call

Blue Jays escape with a road victory in Tampa, despite a controversial fan interference call

Umpires rule that a Rays three-run home run in the third inning would have been a home run either way, despite fan interference on the play. The Jays would prevail

Laz Diaz ripped for bizarre interference call during Rays-Blue Jays game

Jul 15, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Home plate umpire Laz Diaz (63) reacts in the first inning of a game between the Cleveland Indians and the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Laz Diaz was involved in yet another controversy this week. The veteran MLB umpire Diaz was behind the plate as the crew chief for Tuesday’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays. During the third innin…