Manfred praises replay review process

CLEVELAND — Lonnie Chisenhall was hustling to turn an RBI single into a double in the second inning Thursday night, and he appeared to beat the relay throw to second base. But as happens on occasion, as Chisenhall slid into the bag, his momentum slightly took him off of it, while shortstop Xander Bogaerts held the tag firm.

Chisenhall was ruled safe initially, but the Red Sox successfully challenged the call, and it was overturned.

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The play didn’t factor into the Indians’ eventual 5-4 victory over the Red Sox, but it did speak to a segment of observers who question this aspect of replay review. Commissioner Rob Manfred, speaking to reporters before Game 2 of the American League Division Series between the Red Sox and Indians, said he has no problem with the way replay is being used on the bases.

“I’m kind of proud of that play, despite the fact that I get asked about it all …

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