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Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Nevermind on May 28, 2026, 12:05 pm

I was not there, but I watched the video. A NC girl hits a solo HR. The third base umpire ruled she did not touch second base.

The video seems fairly clear of two things: the girls touched second base and that umpire had his head looking the other direction when she touched the bag.

This is horrible.

Oswego wins 2-1

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Alwaysmind on May 28, 2026, 7:10 pm, in reply to "Oswego - Naperville Central"

1. It's really hard to get umpires and complaints only make it worse.

2. Complaints are justified when things like this happen though.

3. But there is no real mechanism I'm aware of for quality control.

4. Most solves (better pay, better training, video review in playoffs at least) require money. Aint nobody got those dollars in HS.

5. This is especially bad that the same team was involved in two REALLY BAD calls. They should have been knocked out of the playoffs TWICE already.

6. But you'll only see self-promotion and BS on Twitter from the Oswego crowd. I hope someone takes out this trash

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Nevermind on May 29, 2026, 10:47 am, in reply to "Re: Oswego - Naperville Central"

I did not see the first disputed call from last week. I heard it was a play at first base.
Was it the same umpire who declared the batter did not touch second base?

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by EL Kabong on May 28, 2026, 4:25 pm, in reply to "Oswego - Naperville Central"

No dog in this race as my kid is in college.

I was not at this game, but saw a similar call years ago and it bugs me to this day.

Anyway, it does appear blue was looking at the base. However, it also appears the base is being stepped on, unless it was missed n/s which would be hard to call. Anyway, if I have the right screenshot, judge for yourself.

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by No Dog in This One on May 28, 2026, 6:08 pm, in reply to "Re: Oswego - Naperville Central"

Watching the video I notice the ump was walking away from second base. He could have been looking at anything.

It almost looked as if Oswego and this Umpire had this scheme worked out well in advance.

Not a good look by that crew.

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Hey Hey on May 28, 2026, 2:21 pm, in reply to "Oswego - Naperville Central"

The Ump should be forced to watch 25 soccer games 12u girls as punishment.

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by How... USUAL on May 28, 2026, 1:53 pm, in reply to "Oswego - Naperville Central"

This is becoming a pattern with Oswego. Two games ago it was the play at first, now this. At some point it stops being "bad luck" and starts looking like a team that keeps getting the benefit of calls they shouldn't. They had no business getting out of the first round of regionals, and now this?
At least from the video, it looks like their favorite umpire didn't work this game.

For the record, I'm no Napervillain. Just want fair play for these kids.

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Stars - n - Stripes on May 28, 2026, 2:17 pm, in reply to "Re: Oswego - Naperville Central"

I’ve no horse in this race but watching the video is all I needed.

The call was a phantom. The umpire did not see her miss second base. He was not looking at the base when she clearly stepped on the bag.

That ump should be done for the year.

Re: Oswego - Naperville Central

Posted by Ump on May 28, 2026, 10:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Oswego - Naperville Central"

That’s very unfortunate
He should be done
There needs to be accountability

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