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Plate discipline: MLB umps crack down on blocking home

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols connects for a base hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Washington Nationals' César Hernández (1) slides into home plate on a hit by single by Victor Robles as San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola, front left, attempts a tag during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Washington. A replay review showed that Nola blocked the plate and the score counted. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez scores past Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges on a ball hit by Harold Castro, while home plate umpire Lance Barksdale watches during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

A St. Louis Cardinals' fan celebrates after Albert Pujols hit a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Plate discipline: MLB umps crack down on blocking home