Angel Hernandez and his changing strike zone, 2000

October 12, 2000
"You can't have the umpire changing the strike zone in the eighth inning," Rhodes said. "I threw some good pitches, and I didn't get the calls."

Rhodes wasn't alone in that assessment. Catcher Dan Wilson, who offered a mocking laugh when the subject of the strike zone came up, would offer only a "no comment" when pressed.

Early in the game, Hernandez's strike zone was as wide as the Bronx. By the time Rhodes showed up, it looked like Weight Watchers' most successful graduate ever.

"To be honest with you, it seemed like the strike zone kept shrinking and shrinking," shortstop Alex Rodriguez said.

"Arthur threw some damn good pitches, but they kept squeezing him."
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