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Was Terry Collins right about ground rule double argument?

By Charles Rahrig V

October 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) argues a call with umpire Ted Barrett (65) during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
October 20, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; New York Mets manager Terry Collins (10) argues a call with umpire Ted Barrett (65) during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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After a ground rule double into the ivy cost the New York Mets against the Chicago Cubs, manager Terry Collins was absolutely livid with the call.

The curse of the ivy has backfired against the New York Mets.

After the New York Mets looked prime to build on their lead in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Chicago Cubs, the ivy at Wrigley Field played a part in keeping their lead from growing any larger.

After Wilmer Flores lined a shot to right, Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler made a bad decision by diving for the ball and mistiming it. As a result, the ball rolled all the way into the ivy and the Mets were going to take a 4-2 lead.

The rule however at Wrigley is that if it rolls into the ivy and it is a ground rule double. Since Dexter Fowler called for a ground rule double when he went to grab the ball, the umpire called it as such and instead the Mets had to settle for a 3-2 lead.

Mets manager Terry Collins was absolutely livid as he argued that his runner would have scored regardless of if the ball rolled into the ivy or not because Soler had so badly played that ball.

Watching the play, it’s clear that runner was going to score, but the rules at Wrigley stipulate that if the ball is in the ivy, then it is a ground rule double? Is Terry Collins right with his argument. There’s no arguing that he has a right to be upset that this is a playoff game and a great hit by his batter shouldn’t penalize his team but rather reward it.

Should certain rules about the ivy be changed?

There’s a lot of fallout that will come out as a result of this strange occurrence in the NLCS, but one thing is for sure, Terry Collins and the Mets are not happy.

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