McKenzie Gore started the inning strong but ran into trouble after a leadoff walk. A popup followed by a perfect bunt set up runners on first and second with one out. Then came a line drive to the outfield that led to chaos. The outfielder bobbled the catch, causing confusion on the bases. The lead runner hesitated, then tried to score and was called out at the plate. The play went to review, and fans got eight different replay angles. Some showed the runner dodging the tag until the glove hit his helmet. One angle made it look like the glove might have touched his hand earlier, but it wasn’t clear. Still, the original out call stood. Max Scherzer, watching from the dugout, was livid. Players, fans, and announcers were stunned the call wasn’t overturned.
The inning didn’t end there. The next batter smoked one to center, but the fielder made a diving grab to save more runs. The sequence had everything—solid pitching, smart small ball, chaos on the bases, a controversial review, and a highlight-reel play in the field. Despite the questioned replay decision, it was a wild stretch of baseball full of sharp defense and tough calls.