Everyone struggled to explain bizarre ruling in Red Sox-Blue Jays
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- A confusing sequence occurred during the seventh inning of the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays game when a scoreboard error showed two outs instead of one, leading to misplayed base running and defensive actions.
- After a flyout to center, the Blue Jays mistakenly thought the inning was over, but they recorded a force out at first base for the actual third out, prompting a 16-minute review involving MLB officials in New York.
- Crew chief Chris Guccione explained that despite the runner on third not tagging up, the run counted because he crossed home plate before the third out was recorded, classifying it as a "time play."
- The Blue Jays lost their chance to appeal the run because they left the field, adding to the confusion, and even their manager admitted uncertainty about the ruling.
- Ultimately, the run did not affect the game's outcome, as the Blue Jays won 2–1.
