Automated Ball-Strike System Triggers ‘Strike 2’ Call in MLB Game
A "Strike 2" call has been confirmed in a baseball game following an Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge, as reported by MLB.com.
Los Angeles, CA, August 11, 2026 —
An Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system has resulted in a confirmed “Strike 2” call during a Major League Baseball game, according to a report from MLB.com.
The incident marks a notable instance of the technology influencing the on-field game. While the specifics of the game, including the teams involved, the date, and the inning in which the challenge occurred, were not detailed in the report, the system’s intervention led to a definitive ruling on a pitch.
The ABS technology aims to bring greater accuracy and consistency to ball and strike calls, a long-standing element of baseball that has often been subject to human interpretation and error. Under the challenge system, managers or catchers can typically dispute a called strike or ball, prompting a review by the ABS. The system then communicates its ruling to the home plate umpire.
Details regarding any subsequent plays or the overall outcome of the game where this ABS challenge took place were not provided in the initial report.
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