Overturned call helps Astros add run against Angels
ANAHEIM -- Astros manager Tom Lawless successfully challenged an out call on a tag play on Robbie Grossman at first base in the fourth inning.
Angels shortstop Erick Aybar's throw pulled first baseman C.J. Cron off the bag, but first-base umpire Lance Barrett ruled Cron tagged Grossman out. After a brief review, the call was overturned.
View Full Game CoverageANAHEIM -- Astros manager Tom Lawless successfully challenged an out call on a tag play on Robbie Grossman at first base in the fourth inning.
Angels shortstop Erick Aybar's throw pulled first baseman C.J. Cron off the bag, but first-base umpire Lance Barrett ruled Cron tagged Grossman out. After a brief review, the call was overturned.
View Full Game CoverageIt was Lawless' first challenge in 11 games as Astros manager.
Grossman came around to score on Dexter Fowler's two-out double, giving the Astros a 3-0 lead.
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