Ump Makes Bizarre Call As Thunder Rolls Over MiLB Game | Weather.com
July 27, 2025Updated: July 27, 2025, 12:00 pm EDTPublished: July 27, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT

A sudden clap of thunder at Vystar Ballpark caused minor league baseball pitcher Roansy Contreras to flinch — earning a rare “thunder balk” call and sending a Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp runner home. The Norfolk Tides eventually weathered the storm, grabbing a win in the game that proved even Mother Nature can mess with your windup.

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