Tigers' chance at triple play thwarted by umpire's ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:57 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
During a recent game, the Tigers missed an opportunity for a triple play in the second inning against the Pirates. With runners on first and second and no outs, third baseman Kevin McGonigle caught a line drive but the third-base umpire ruled it a catch only after the ball had touched the ground. McGonigle acted instinctively to throw to first base for a double play, unaware of the umpire's call that prevented a triple play. The situation was compounded by center fielder Max Clark's catch later in the inning, helping the Tigers secure an 8-5 victory. McGonigle expressed confusion about the review process after the play.
- •Tigers had runners at first and second, no outs.
- •McGonigle caught a line drive but umpire ruled it trapped.
- •He attempted a double play instead of a triple play.
- •Clark's catch secured the inning for the Tigers.
- •Tigers won the game 8-5.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Did an umpire's incorrect ruling thwart a Tigers triple-play?
"It got lost in all the middle-inning drama Monday night, but the Tigers had a golden chance to turn a triple play in the second inning of their win.
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