Jacob Stallings’ home run was disallowed due to a game-tying penalty.
Stallings’ late-game home run was disallowed due to a strikeout, but the Rockies still won.
Jacob Stallings’ home run was disallowed. The penalty is canceled because the job is canceled. AP Photo/David ZalubowskiL
Urün Açıklaması ▼. Atık é ait bir deri ayıkınız var. However, the Colorado Rockies played differently against the Seattle Mariners. Jacob Stallings thought he had sealed the victory with a home run, but the home run was ruled out due to fan interference, sparking controversy in the major leagues. Field at Coors Field. A huge ball sent the winner to the left. Mariners utility man Dan Moore sprinted for the catch, but a fan’s interference in the play led to chaos and confusion. Despite the potential for a game-ending home run, the umpires convened and ruled Stallings out, citing clear interference that prevented Moore from making a possible catch.
Jacob Stallings would’ve had a walk-off home…
...but it was called back for fan interference
MLB rules on fan interference are clear: if a spectator interferes with a play by reaching onto the field, the batter is out if the fielder is deemed likely to catch the ball. This decision, while aligning with the rules, added another layer of misfortune to the Rockies’ struggling season, which saw them entering the game with a dismal 4-16 record, the worst in the National League.
Rockies rally past Mariners for dramatic extra-Inning victory
Despite the setback, the Rockies’ spirits were revived in the tenth inning. After the Mariners took the lead, the Rockies responded vigorously. Charlie Blackmon initiated the comeback with an infield single, followed by Ezequiel Tovar driving in the Manfred runner, and Ryan McMahon’s crucial hit that allowed Blackmon to score the winning run. In the end, the Rockies won 2-1, turning a big loss into a memorable victory.
This game, especially the ninth, will be remembered only for the opportunity, not the result. A home run can be ruled out by a runner’s intervention. Despite the early disadvantage, the Rockies showed grit and determination to win the playoff game. As we prepare for the second game of the doubleheader, we ask fans not to disrupt the game..
