Rule check: Red Sox-Blue Jays delayed for unusual run-scoring play
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Key Points:
- A confusing play occurred during the top of the seventh inning in the Red Sox-Blue Jays game, involving a disputed run and the number of outs on the field.
- The confusion stemmed from a "time play" where runners failed to tag up properly after a flyout, leading to a delayed appeal and debate over whether the run scored before the third out was recorded.
- Umpire crew chief Chris Guccione explained the ruling that the runner from third crossed home before the third out was made at first base, resulting in the run being awarded despite the Blue Jays' appeal.
- The Blue Jays argued they were not allowed to appeal at third base because their players had left the field, which would have negated the run, but the appeal at first base took precedence under MLB rules.
- Both teams' managers acknowledged the unusual nature of the play, with Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy calling it "fortunate" for Boston, while Blue Jays manager John Schneider expressed disagreement with the ruling and vowed to handle similar situations differently in the future.
