Spencer Jones flies out after hitting ball off catwalk in ALDS Game 2

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Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Spencer Jones flies out after hitting ball off catwalk in ALDS Game 2
Summary

In Game 2 of the AL Division Series on October 6, Yankees rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball at Tropicana Field that struck a catwalk before being caught by Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. in the second inning. Jones continued running the bases as the ball bounced, but umpires ruled the play an out according to the stadium's ground rules. This incident marks the second time in the postseason that a roof impact affected a play, following a similar occurrence in the NL Division Series. The game remains ongoing as teams compete in this crucial playoff matchup.

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By the Numbers
  • •Spencer Jones hit a flyball that hit a catwalk.
  • •The out was confirmed by umpires per stadium rules.
  • •Victor Mesa Jr. made the catch in center field.
  • •The game is currently in progress.
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  • 2:33 AMESPN MLB — Yankees OF Jones flies out off catwalk in Game 2 of ALDS
  • 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees rookie Spencer Jones flies out off catwalk in Game 2 of ALDS at Tropicana Field
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New York Yankees rookie outfielder Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball off of a catwalk at quirky Tropicana Field that was caught by Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. for an out in the second inning of Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday night.

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(AP) — Yankees rookie Spencer Jones hit a towering flyball off a catwalk at quirky Tropicana Field that was caught by Rays right fielder Victor Mesa Jr. for an out in the second inning of Game 2 in their AL Division Series on Monday night.

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