A slow motion replay shown on the Astros' broadcast made it clear that the ball did deflect off the toe area of Altuve's foot, validating his claim that the play should have been ruled dead and he should have been allowed to continue his at-bat.

That’s twice this year. I have a lot of respect for the umpires. They work hard. But there are four out there. You have to be able to see it. They missed that call.” Jose Altuve points at his foot after taking his sock and cleat off in the ninth inning ...