Big East: Confusion, and More Runs

By Grant Tunkel - May 23, 2007

With what seemed like a 3-1 count and 1 out on Louisville 1B Daniel Burton, Chris Lillis kicked and fired. The pitch was swung on and missed for strike 2. But Burton walked off like it was strike 3. The plate umpire called him back, but Rutgers coach Fred Hill came out to argue. The umpires convened, and ruled Burton out on strike 3. Of course, a counter-argument ensued, but to no avail. Burton was out, even though Louisville's radio broadcaster and numerous other press box inhabitants had the pitch swung on and missed for strike 2.

Regardless, Louisville has added 3 more runs. A single by Isaiah Howes drove in Boomer Whiting, then after a single by DH Jorge Castillo, Chris Dominguez doubled off the left-centerfield wall.

Rutgers now must climb out of a 7-run hole.

8-1 Louisville, mid 9.