In the Milwaukee-Cincinnati game, fifth inning, Dunn is trying to score from second, and there's going to be a play at the plate.
Dunn, lumbering towards home, did not slide and he was tagged out. Clearly a baserunning blunder from Dunn.
FSN Ohio's announcers (Thom Brennaman and Chris Welsh) blamed the baserunning gaffe on Joey Votto. Their theory is that Votto, who was standing behind the plate, only signaled Dunn once. Ergo, it was Votto's fault that Dunn was thrown out.
Probably Votto should have been more emphatic, but you can't tell me the slow footed Dunn doesn't know there's going to be a play at the plate almost anytime he is trying to score from second. Plus, isn't it his job to look for Votto's signal? To say it wasn't emphatic is fine, but to say he has responsibility for Cincy not scoring the run, but Dunn does not bear responsibility, is ridiculous.
Of course, Dunn is a star, and Votto's a rookie. Rookie mistake, right? Plus, the commentators are probably closer to Dunn in the clubhouse, and no use making those interviews more awkward.
