Pitcher Can't Immediately Find Line Drive
Newser • • sports
Key Points:
- Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert had a line drive hit by Athletics' Carlos Cortes lodge in his jersey during the first inning, resulting in a unique play where the ball was considered caught "kind of" in his shirt.
- Despite the unusual catch, Cortes was credited with a single, the play was ruled dead, and base runners advanced accordingly, with Nick Kurtz remaining at third and Shea Langeliers moving to second.
- Gilbert was briefly examined by the Mariners' athletic trainer but continued pitching, ultimately allowing two earned runs in the inning and returning for the second inning.
- MLB rules clarify that the play is not subject to video review, and while it might seem Gilbert deserved a putout, the official rules dictate otherwise.
