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Watch: Rougned Odor costs himself home run by calling timeout
Yankees third baseman Rougned Odor argues with home plate umpire Angel Hernandez after a called third strike during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins in the Bronx. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Rougned Odor costs himself home run by calling timeout

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 8/22/21

Rougned Odor cost himself a home run on Saturday.

Odor was batting in the bottom of the seventh inning in his New York Yankees’ 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He was down 0-2 against Ralph Garza Jr. and asked for timeout. Umpire Angel Hernandez granted Odor’s request, but Garza still delivered the pitch.

Odor then hit a home run that did not count. The very next pitch counted, and it was a changeup called for strike three.

Well, that is unfortunate. Odor was not happy with the strike three call, but it looked to be right on the border.

Sometimes doing less is more. Odor learned that the hard way. At least his Yankees won the game (what else is new when they’re facing the Twins?)

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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