Blue Jays' Dramatic Loss in Game 6 of the World Series
The Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 6 of the World Series in a dramatic fashion. Trailing 3-1 in the ninth inning, Addison Barger hit a double that got lodged between the outfield fence and the turf.
Barger and Myles Straw came around to score, but were returned to their bases after the umpire signaled a ground-rule double due to the ball being lodged in the fence.
That's such a hard wall, so it's very impressive that the ball stuck in there - Daulton Varsho
Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho commented on the unusual play, noting that the ball got stuck in a unique spot. The Blue Jays challenged the play, but the call was upheld, as a fair ball lodged in the outfield wall padding is considered a ground-rule double.
Addison Barger reflected on the game-ending double play, saying
I was being too aggressive.
Author's summary: Blue Jays lose Game 6 in dramatic fashion.
- The Blue Jays trailed 3-1 in the ninth inning.
- Addison Barger's double got lodged in the outfield fence.
- The play was challenged, but the call was upheld.