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MLB Debuts Robot Umpire Challenge in Twins-Nationals Game

5/6/2026

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MLB introduced an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) robot umpire challenge system that lets players contest strike-zone calls during the 2026 season.
The ABS system was employed in the Twins-Nationals game on May 5 2026 at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Milam recorded multiple RBIs, including a two-run double, while Dardar added several singles and RBIs as they reacted to robot umpire calls.
The game was streamed on MLB.TV via Fubo, subject to regional blackout rules.

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MLB introduced an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) robot umpire challenge system that lets players contest strike-zone calls during the 2026 season.
The ABS system was employed in the Twins-Nationals game on May 5 2026 at 6:45 p.m. ET.
Milam recorded multiple RBIs, including a two-run double, while Dardar added several singles and RBIs as they reacted to robot umpire calls.
The game was streamed on MLB.TV via Fubo, subject to regional blackout rules.