Seattle Mariners
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Key Points:
- During the Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics game, a rare play occurred when a line drive hit by Athletics’ Carlos Cortes lodged between Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert’s jersey buttons, causing confusion over the ruling.
- MLB rules state a catch must be secured in the hand or glove without using any part of the uniform, so the ball lodged in Gilbert’s jersey resulted in a dead ball and Cortes being awarded a single.
- This play led to the Athletics loading the bases with no outs, eventually scoring two runs before the Mariners could bat, putting Seattle at an early disadvantage in the game.
- Gilbert was checked by a trainer after being hit by the liner but continued playing, while the Mariners face the risk of being swept at home by the AL West-leading Athletics.
- The unusual play mirrored a 2017 incident involving Phillies pitcher Nick Pivetta, but in that case, the ruling was incorrectly called an out.
