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Called ball confirmed after ABS challenge
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· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The challenge was made using the Automated Ball-Strike system, also known as ABS. A called ball was confirmed after an Automated Strike Zone challenge.
A called ball was confirmed after an Automated Strike Zone challenge. The challenge was made using the Automated Ball-Strike system, also known as ABS.
Further details about the play are available from the source. The source reports that the called ball was upheld after review.
The confirmation of the called ball was the outcome of the ABS challenge, as reported by MLB.com.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
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