Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs Hurler Cody Poteet Makes First Abs Challenge In Spring Training And Wins

Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball.

Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call.

After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in right-center field. Poteet was correct - the pitch was a strike, just catching the bottom of the zone.

"I felt like there was a good, high-percentage chance it was a strike," Poteet said. "And every strike matters."

The first test of the Automated Ball-Strike System went off without a hitch Thursday, with Randazzo quickly reversing the call. Instead of a 1-1 count for Muncy, the batter was in an 0-2 hole and struck out three pitches later.