Samuel Basallo Makes History with Game-Ending ABS Challenge

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Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo made MLB history by becoming the first player to clinch a game victory using the Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS). In a high-stakes moment against the Texas Rangers, Basallo's decision to challenge a pitch resulted in a ball being overturned for a game-ending third strike. This successful use of the challenge system secured the win for the Orioles in a landmark moment for the sport.