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Kate Upton, Bryce Harper, others react to Game 6 interference call

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In likely one of the most controversial calls in World Series history, speedy Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was ruled out for interfering with Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel in the seventh inning of Game 6 on Tuesday.

The events caused a firestorm, resulting in Nationals manager Dave Martinez being ejected.

A chorus of reactions quickly materialized on everybody's favorite free website.

MLB reporters weighed in on the call, trumpeting the failures of replay review:

Former Nationals superstar Bryce Harper wants to see his old skipper go medieval on the umpires:

Other players also reacted, mostly disagreeing with the umpires, with Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber suggesting the league adopt some new equipment:

Will Middlebrooks hilariously alluded to the time his team lost a game in the World Series because of his obstruction:

Some did take the side of the umpires, though, including Kate Upton, the wife of Astros Game 6 starter Justin Verlander:

One MLB fan mocked the situation by hearkening back to Game 5 when three models were banned from all MLB stadiums for flashing behind home plate:

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