Daily blurb
I can confirm Bob Melvin’s assertion that even the Cleveland announcers thought that last night’s disputed call should have been a home run. I was driving at the time and listening to the Cleveland announcers call the play live (on XM radio). Within seconds after the play, they commented that the call would obviously be overturned and ruled a HR, after which they rambled on about the consequences of Masterson’s no-decision and Perez’ blown save. So they were as flummoxed as Melvin when the umpires returned to rule that the replay was inconclusive. Good for Cleveland! Not so good for the umpires, or for baseball in general, as that call then became the focus of discussion on ESPN for the rest of the night and into this morning.

The Miami Heat put a beatdown on the Bulls last night in Miami, to no one’s big surprise. The Warriors surged to a 19-point lead at halftime in San Antonio, but this time managed to hold on for a 9-point win, evening that series – and certainly giving the Warriors confidence that they really can advance past the Spurs. Imagine if the Western Conference finals come down to Golden State and Memphis. Could happen!