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Dodgers-Mets Game Highlights Obscure MLB Tag-Up Rule

A bizarre play involving a juggling catch and a little-known rule left players, announcers, and fans confused, sparking discussions on MLB rule clarity and enforcement.

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Overview

  • During the third inning of Friday's Dodgers-Mets game, Michael Conforto tagged up and advanced to third base after a fly ball touched Mets outfielder Juan Soto's glove, despite not being fully caught until later.
  • The umpires ruled Conforto safe based on an MLB rule that allows runners to tag up as soon as a fielder touches the ball, a decision upheld after a Mets challenge and video review.
  • The rule exists to prevent outfielders from deliberately juggling the ball to stop runners from advancing, a detail clarified by former MLB umpire Brian Gorman on the Apple TV broadcast.
  • Apple TV announcers Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis were unaware of the rule during the live broadcast, prompting criticism from fans on social media for their lack of knowledge.
  • The incident has sparked broader discussions about the understanding and communication of lesser-known MLB rules by players, coaches, and broadcasters.