“I’ve always said that when you’re an umpire, you’re witnessing a piece of history every day,” West said Tuesday night during a conference call. “Some days are bigger than others, some things that happen that are more magnified than others.
The Oak Ridge Boys sang the national anthem. The San Diego Chicken performed a bit. There was a pregame video tribute that included other umpires and musician Garth Brooks. Fans booed, though some applauded.
