"While we cannot begin to understand how umpire Jerry Meals did not see the tag made by Michael McKenry three feet in front of home plate, we do not question the integrity of Mr. Meals. Instead, we know that Mr. Meals' intention was to get the call right. Jerry Meals has been umpiring Major League games for 14 years and has always done so with integrity and professionalism. He got this one wrong." - FRANK COONELLY, president of the Pirates.

The Pirates file a formal complaint with the Commissioner's Office expressing their extreme disappointment by how their 19-inning game against the Braves ended earlier this morning. The statement shares the organization's dismay that umpire Jerry Meals did not see Michael McKenry's tag three feet in front of home plate, which resulted in Atlanta's 4-3 victory at Turner Field.