Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros' Cam Smith vs. Red Sox

In fact, Smith should have been out on strikes after the third pitch.

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Umpire loses track of count, leading to walk instead of strikeout for Astros’ Cam Smith vs. Red Sox | National Sports

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