Red Sox awarded run after odd sacrifice fly confusion in Toronto
Anthony Seigler scored from third on a sacrifice fly despite not tagging up, and officials upheld the run after a lengthy review.
During a Monday night game in Toronto, Anthony Seigler crossed home plate from third base on a sacrifice fly without having tagged up, creating confusion among players and officials. The play was initially recorded as an inning-ending out, but the scoreboard displayed two outs while only one was actually made. After the ball was caught, Nick Sogard was doubled off at first, producing the third out, yet Seigler had already scored.
Umpires conferred with crew chief Chris Guccione and MLB’s replay center, concluding that the run counted because no appeal was lodged. Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted he never received a chance to contest the early departure from third. The Red Sox secured their only run in a 2-1 defeat, and the incident sparked a 17-minute delay while the rules were clarified.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights how rare scoring situations are interpreted under MLB rules, affecting game outcomes.
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