This is a play that has to be seen to be believed.
In the top of the fourth inning, the Los Angeles had the bases loaded with one out against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester, and brought in Max Muncy.
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Muncy hit a 404-foot shot to center field that appeared to be a game-changing grand slam. Instead, center fielder Sal Frelich deprived Muncy of a potential extra-base hit, and at the same time not only quickly put the ball into the infield to achieve a force out at home, but also forced out at third base to set up a double play.
The ‘ base trajectories were confused, leading to an inning-ending double play.
Hroerich bobbed the ball, causing confusion. Teoscar Hernandez, who was at third base, stepped off base to run to home plate, then saw the rebound and hurried back. Hernandez jumped as Frelick made the catch, but a great relay led to him being sent home.
Because the ball hit the wall, it is considered a live pitch, not a caught ball. This resulted in a forced play on any base with the bases loaded, and Hernandez was unable to beat the home throw.
But that wasn’t all.
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Amidst the confusion as to whether it was a catch (it wasn’t), the rest of the were wondering which base to go to. It was a live pitch, so all the had to advance, leaving Will Smith stuck at second base.
Brewers catcher William Contreras ran to third base and completed a double play in an 8-6-2 format.
The referees conducted a lengthy review, but the decision was upheld as it had been on the field.
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