Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing’s three-word embarrassment after ABS challenge
Dalton Rushing, a catcher for the Dodgers, faced an embarrassing moment during a game against the Brewers. After a pitch was ruled a ball, Rushing commented that it was indeed a ball, only for the call to be overturned to a strike upon review. This incident adds to Rushing's growing reputation for being involved in controversial on-field situations this season.
- ▪Dalton Rushing has seven home runs and 17 RBIs in 27 games this season.
- ▪During a game against the Brewers, Rushing said 'that's a ball' after a pitch was challenged, which was later ruled a strike.
- ▪Rushing has developed a reputation for being involved in multiple on-field controversies this season.
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MLB Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing’s three-word embarrassment after ABS challenge By Ryan Kostecka Published May 25, 2026, 10:47 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google It’s been a strange year for Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing. And it got even weirder Sunday afternoon. In split-duty at catcher, Dalton Rushing has emerged as one of the Dodgers better offensive players with seven homeruns and 17 RBI’s in 27 games. Getty Images During the second inning of Sunday’s 5-1 victory over the Brewers, Rushing took a ball up and in from pitcher Brandon Sproat. As soon as the umpire called the pitch a ball, Milwaukee catcher William Contreras immediately signaled for a challenge.
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