Red Sox score unusual run on sacrifice fly against Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
In a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on August 10, 2026, Anthony Seigler scored from third base on a sacrifice fly without tagging up. This bizarre play occurred during a chaotic seventh inning that included a double play, leading to a 17-minute delay as umpires conferred on the ruling. Boston's only run came during this confusion, resulting in a 2-1 loss to Toronto. Players initially believed the inning had ended as both teams headed toward their dugouts.
- •Anthony Seigler scored Boston's only run without tagging up.
- •The run was awarded after a lengthy umpire discussion.
- •Boston lost the game 2-1 against Toronto.
- •The play led to a 17-minute delay in the game.
- •Players from both teams were confused about the out ruling.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base
"Anthony Seigler scored from third base on a sacrifice fly Monday night — without ever tagging up. Needless to say, that left everyone in Toronto a little confused. Seigler scored Boston's only run in a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays on a chaotic, inning-ending double play that resulted in a 17-minute delay trying to sort out the whole thing.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 4:08 AM16-minute delay in Sox-Jays leads to belated run- MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 4:05 AMSkubal Makes Dodgers’ Home Debut in Series Opener vs. Royals: Lineup
- MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 3:58 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announce Tyler Glasnow Update Before Royals Series
- MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 3:52 AMRed Sox reactions: Boston’s third straight loss includes bizarre play, 15-minute ‘rules check’
- MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 3:38 AMBrett Baty hits his first career grand slam to spark the Mets’ win over the Braves
- MLB•Aug 11, 2026, 3:35 AMNew Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon exits 1st home start in Toronto with forearm discomfort
