umpire

Example Sentences

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When he tried a swipe, the ball looped up to be caught on the leg side, only for the umpire to signal no-ball.

From BBC

What followed was almost five minutes of confusion as TV umpire Sharfuddoula assessed the situation.

From BBC

Arizona catcher Gabriel Moreno had trouble seeing the pitches so home plate umpire Marvin Hudson immediately signaled to have someone turn the lights on.

From Los Angeles Times

The inning was delayed when umpires huddled to discuss whether deGrom had committed a balk.

From Washington Post

Devers was looking down and kicking debris off his cleats when umpire Lance Barksdale signaled a violation that resulted in strike three.

From Washington Times