August 2025 Question and Answer
Question #1 In the Red Sox-Angels game on June 23, 2025, it appeared that Angels’ third baseman Luis Rengifo had illegally blocked second base when tagging out Abraham Toro. Why wasn’t Rengifo called for obstruction in this play? Answer The Angels hosted the Red Sox on June 23rd. In the top of the fifth, the…
Inside the Hidden Ball Trick
The hidden ball trick in baseball can be a thrilling or humbling experience, depending on your role. For the fielder who executes this sly maneuver, it’s a moment of triumph. For the unsuspecting baserunner, it’s a lesson in embarrassment. Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh explains how to pull off the hidden ball trick, clarifies the…
Langford’s Missed Base and Gonzalez’s Missed Tag: Appeal Play
Play No. 1 The Rangers and Red Sox played at Fenway on May 7th. In the top of the third, the Rangers had Josh Jung on second and Jonah Heim on third with one out when Wyatt Langford hit a tapper to the third base side of the mound. The ball was fielded by Tanner…
Spectator Interference Overturned
The Cardinals and Red Sox played at Fenway on April 4, 2025. In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Sox had Triston Casas on third base and Wilyer Abreu on first and one out when Kristian Campbell hit a fly ball down the right field line. Cards’ right fielder Jordan Walker caught the fly…
Red Sox Outfielder Deflects Batted Ball Over the Wall
The Rays and Red Sox played Game Three of the ALDS at Fenway October 10, 2021. In the top of the 13th with the score tied 4-4, the Rays had Yandy Diaz on first base and two outs when Kevin Kiermaier ripped one to deep right-center. The drive hit the wall on the fly, then…
What is Runner Abandonment?
Before getting to the plays in this report, it’s important to outline the two rules that the umpires had to reference in making their decision. Runner Abandonment: Rule 5.09 (b) (1) and (2) Comment The rule reads, “If a runner leaves his base path and heads for his dugout or his position believing…
Thrown Ball Detached Equipment Rule
Is this Batter out of the Batter’s Box? Red Sox Manager Thinks So
There is nothing like a 17-inning loss to get a manager’s emotions running hot. When the Red Sox and Twins played a 5-hour 45-minute marathon game, June 17, 2019, Red Sox manager, Alex Cora watched his team walked off by a game winning single by Max Kepler. But earlier in the 17th inning, Cora had…
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