Mike Yastrzemski's unusual throw benefits Mets against Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:42 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
During a game on June 14, 2026, Mike Yastrzemski of the Braves made a remarkable throw from the outfield that unexpectedly deflected off a pole supporting netting. The errant throw allowed a Mets runner to advance to third base, a play that may not have occurred in MLB history before. The situation arose as Yastrzemski attempted to return the ball to the infield without finding a cutoff man, leading to an unusual and potentially rule-questioning scenario. The game continues as teams navigate the implications of this rare incident.
- •Mike Yastrzemski threw a ball that deflected off a support pole.
- •The play allowed a Mets runner to advance to third base.
- •The incident occurred in a game on June 14, 2026.
- •Yastrzemski did not hit a cutoff man before the throw.
- •This play could prompt discussions about MLB rules.
- 7:42 PMYahoo Sports — Braves' Mike Yastrzemski helped Mets with a play that may never have happened in an MLB game before
"This isn't something you see every day. In fact, you may never have seen this in a baseball game before.
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