Casey Schmitt defends himself after controversial SF Giants base running decision

Los Angeles Dodgers v San Francisco Giants | Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/GettyImagesThe SF Giants fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a heartbreaking 11-inning loss to close out the first half. The Giants had a great chance to win the game in the bottom of the 10th, but a base running decision by Casey Schmitt proved consequential.

Schmitt was on second base with one out and Rafael Devers at the plate. Devers blistered a ball to center field that, off the bat, seemed like it was going to clear Dodgers center fielder James Outman's head.

Yet, the speedy center fielder made a good play to catch the ball and Schmitt, who was halfway between second and third base anticipating the ball to hit…