Rays' Victor Mesa Jr. catches roof-assisted out against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
In Game 2 of the ALDS on October 5, the Tampa Bay Rays faced the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. In the bottom of the first inning, Yankees right fielder Spencer Jones hit a high fly ball that struck the roof structure. After a brief discussion, umpires ruled Jones out as Victor Mesa Jr. caught the ball. The call was made under the ground rules regarding the B ring of the stadium's roof. Analytics suggest that the fly ball was unlikely to be a home run without the roof's assistance.
- •Tampa Bay leads 1-0 in Game 2 of the ALDS
- •Spencer Jones hits a fly ball that strikes the roof
- •Umpires rule Jones out after consultation
- •Victor Mesa Jr. makes the catch after ball hits the roof
- •Analytics suggest ball unlikely to clear the wall
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — We have another roof-assisted out in the MLB playoffs, this one in favor of the Rays against the Yankees
"As to whether this one would have otherwise been a home run, the analytics say that it's unlikely.
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