The Opener: Fourth Out Rule, Rutschman, Kremer, Senga
A controversial play in a Red Sox-Blue Jays game has reignited debate over the fourth out rule in baseball.
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Coverage (5)
- John Schneider Has 7-Word Message to Toronto Blue Jays After Red Sox Win Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- The Scoreboard Lied? Here's What Happened In Red Sox-Blue Jays Run Controversy foxsports.com · 4h ago
- Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy Talks 'Strange' Play That Led to 16-Minute Delay in Loss to Blue Jays Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base WRAL · 4h ago
- The Opener: Fourth Out Rule, Rutschman, Kremer, Senga MLB Trade Rumors · 4h ago
The brief
The Red Sox scored a run in a game against the Blue Jays despite not tagging up from third base on a sacrifice fly. The play led to a 16-minute delay and a review that ultimately allowed the run to stand. The incident has sparked discussion about the fourth out rule, which allows a team to record an out after three outs have been made if the third out is not the third out of the inning.
The play has been described as 'strange' by Red Sox manager Chad Tracy. The Red Sox scored the run on a sacrifice fly to center field, but the runner on third base did not tag up. The Blue Jays argued that the run should not count, but the umpires ruled that the fourth out rule applied.
The play has been widely discussed on social media, with many fans and analysts weighing in on whether the call was correct. MLB Trade Rumors also covered the play, noting that it is one of several recent incidents that have raised questions about the fourth out rule.
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Quick answers
What is the fourth out rule?
The fourth out rule allows a team to record an out after three outs have been made if the third out is not the third out of the inning.
What happened in the Red Sox-Blue Jays game?
The Red Sox scored a run on a sacrifice fly without tagging up from third base. The play led to a 16-minute delay and a review that ultimately allowed the run to stand.
What has been the reaction to the play?
The play has been widely discussed on social media, with many fans and analysts weighing in on whether the call was correct. Red Sox manager Chad Tracy described the play as 'strange'.
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