The Detroit Tigers’ 6-1 loss to the Texas Rangers on May 11, 2025, at Comerica Park was already a bitter pill for fans, marking the team’s first home series defeat of the season. However, a shocking revelation from Tigers legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris has added fuel to the fire, igniting controversy across the baseball world. Morris, a guest analyst for the game’s broadcast, claims he spotted a blatant foul by a Rangers player that went unnoticed by umpires—a missed call he believes cost Detroit the game.

The pivotal moment came in the fifth inning, with the Tigers trailing 2-1. Texas third baseman Josh Jung hit a two-run homer off Tigers pitcher Reese Olson, extending the Rangers’ lead to 4-1. According to Morris, whose keen eye for detail stems from his 18-year MLB career, Jung’s swing was preceded by an illegal step outside the batter’s box, a violation that should have nullified the at-bat. “I saw it clear as day,” Morris said on – 1). “His foot was a good six inches over the line. That’s a foul, plain and simple. The umpire missed it, and it changed the game.”

The missed call proved catastrophic. The homer shifted momentum, and the Rangers added two more runs, sealing a 6-1 victory. Detroit, which had won its first five home series of 2025, was left stunned, with players and fans visibly deflated. Social media erupted, with fans on X demanding accountability, posting clips of the play and echoing Morris’s outrage. One user wrote, “Jack Morris called it! That was a blatant foul. Umpires robbed us!”

Morris, who led the Tigers to a World Series title in 1984 with a no-hitter against the White Sox, is no stranger to high-stakes moments. His post-game comments on the broadcast were measured but firm. “I’m not here to bash the umps—they’ve got a tough job,” he said. “But that call was missed, and it hurt our boys. We had a chance to fight back without that homer.” His words resonated with Tigers faithful, who see the 67-year-old as a voice of truth.

The umpiring crew, led by David Guthrie, has not commented, and MLB has yet to issue a statement. However, the incident draws parallels to a recent NBA controversy in Detroit, where referees admitted missing a foul in a Knicks-Pistons game, fueling distrust in officiating. Some analysts argue the call was tough to spot in real-time, but Morris’s experience—254 wins and a 3.90 ERA over 18 seasons—lends weight to his claim.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, while frustrated, urged focus on the next series against Boston. “We can’t change the call,” he said. “Jack’s got sharp eyes, and I trust what he saw, but we’ve got to move forward.” Players like Spencer Torkelson and Tarik Skubal, who struck out 12 in the series opener, expressed disappointment but echoed Hinch’s call for resilience.

The loss stings, but Detroit’s 26-14 record remains the AL’s best, and their .258 batting average ranks seventh in MLB. Fans, however, are rallying behind Morris’s revelation, planning to voice their frustration at Comerica Park tonight. Signs reading “Jack Was Right!” are expected in the stands.

As the Tigers prepare for Boston, the controversy lingers. Morris, ever the competitor, ended his broadcast with a nod to the team’s grit: “These kids are fighters. One call won’t define them.” For now, Detroit waits for answers, but Morris’s discovery ensures this game won’t be forgotten.