Ryan Helsley Involved in ABS Challenge Dispute
During a game against the Minnesota Twins, Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley was involved in a dispute regarding the timing of an ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) challenge. The situation escalated to the point where Twins manager Derek Shelton was ejected from the game for arguing that Helsley did not initiate the challenge quickly enough, marking a notable first in MLB's implementation of the challenge system.
