What if MLB purposely assigned the Angel Hernandez squad to sabotage the Giants? [View all]

The strike zone decided this Dodgers/Giants series more than the blown check-swing call in game five.

One of San Francisco's best offensive weapons this season was a disciplined approach at the plate. They were really good at working the count in their favor—earning a lot of walks and fat pitches that resulted in a ton of home runs.

But that can be sabotaged by an inconsistent strike zone. When strikes start getting called four-five inches out of the zone not only does this thwart that effort but it also plays major mind games with hitters. Chasing bad pitches and/or emergency swings is an immediate counter.

Did MLB assign Doug Eddings and Hernandez (especially this quack) knowing they would "innocently" sabotage the Giants approach?

It's no secret that Angel Hernandez is the worst umpire in baseball.

A lot of ratings money was riding on this. L.A. is a huge market and the Dodgers field big superstars.

If I was MLB (and TV) and wanted the Dodgers in postseason I might just pull a clever stunt like this to give L.A. an advantage.