Missed Calls Once Again Dominating Headlines

The Yankees stand on the verge of their first Fall Classic since '03, as the Bronx Bombers take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS over the Angels after last night’s 10-1 romp in Anaheim. However, most of the attention today focuses again on umpires, as three more glaring missed calls add to a frightening trend throughout the playoffs. USA TODAY's Mike Lopresti describes the spate of blown calls last night as an "umpiring Titanic," writing it is a good thing the game was not decided by a narrower margin. One former umpire says the current men in blue are "disgracing the profession," and the controversy once again fuels debate about expanding the use of instant replay beyond just home run calls.

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