Umpire Bill Miller's strike zone roasted by Burbank police

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
LOS ANGELES, California -- As Dodger fans continue to discuss the gripping and tense Game 5 of the World Series, there's a lot of talk about the wild strike zone and home plate umpire, Bill Miller.
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The Burbank Police Department made its frustration known with this tweet:



The department used a photo that showed the Game 5 strike zone being the size and shape of Texas.

Several players from the Dodgers were visibly upset with some of Miller's calls.
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Miller was also one of the top trending topics on Twitter overnight - as the Twittersphere lit up with jabs regarding Miller's strike zone.











After the 10-inning slugfest, the Dodgers lost to the Astros 13-12, falling behind 3-2 in the series as it returns to Los Angeles. Game 6 is set for 5:20 p.m. PT on Tuesday.

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