And like the guys said, he(Denkinger) should have asked another ump to see if there was some doubt about the call.
The left field line ump could have called that play more accurately than Denkinger. And you’re absolutely correct BicycleMike, if that very play was in St. Louis instead of K.C., Denkinger raises the right thumb towards the heavens and Orta trots off the field with a huge frown on his mug. Too bad they didn’t have instant replay in ’85, as we’d have an additional WS banner waving from high up in the stadium rafters.