Red Sox score bizarre run using fourth out rule against Blue Jays

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Red Sox score bizarre run using fourth out rule against Blue Jays
Summary

In a game on August 11 at Rogers Centre, the Boston Red Sox faced the Toronto Blue Jays and experienced a unique situation involving MLB's 'fourth out' rule. The confusion arose in the seventh inning when a line drive led to a force out and subsequent miscommunication about the number of outs. The Red Sox's Anthony Seigler scored after running home before an appeal out at first base was completed. Umpires reviewed the situation and confirmed that Seigler's run counted due to the timing of the outs. Despite the unusual circumstances, Boston ultimately lost the game 2-1.

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  • The Red Sox lost to the Blue Jays 2-1 on August 11.
  • A 'fourth out' rule applied during a seventh-inning sequence.
  • Red Sox's Anthony Seigler scored amidst confusion over the number of outs.
  • Umpires confirmed the run counted after a rules review.
  • Boston's loss marks their third consecutive defeat.
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Monday's matchup between Boston and Toronto highlighted one of MLB's more bizarre rules in a confusing moment.

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Monday's matchup between Boston and Toronto highlighted one of MLB's more bizarre rules in a confusing moment.

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