Toronto's Clement dodges tag as Orioles lose 6-4 in series finale
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Ernie Clement dodged a tag from Gunnar Henderson in a controversial play, allowing Toronto to rally and defeat Baltimore 6-4 in their series finale on June 7, 2026. The Orioles led 4-1 in the sixth inning when Clement reached on an error and, after being ruled safe despite veering out of the baseline, the Blue Jays capitalized with three consecutive two-out RBI hits. Baltimore's frustrations mounted as Jackson Holliday was called out for leaving the baseline later in the ninth inning, further impacting the game. The result leaves the Blue Jays at 32-34 on the season, while the Orioles fall to 31-35.
- •Clement dodged a tag, ruled safe by umpires
- •Blue Jays scored five runs in the sixth inning
- •Orioles led 4-1 before the pivotal play
- •Jackson Holliday was called out for leaving the baseline
- •Toronto improves to 32-34; Baltimore drops to 31-35
- 11:59 PMESPN — O's irked after Clement ruled safe in Jays' win
- 10:32 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto's Clement dodges tag from Baltimore's Henderson and is ruled safe, angering Orioles in loss
- 10:05 PMCBS MLB — Inside the controversial non-call in Orioles-Blue Jays game: What the rules say; how players, umps responded
"Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline. Instead of an inning-ending double play, umpires ruled that Clement was safe, and it turned out to be the key play as Toronto rallied for a 6-4 victory on Sunday. The Orioles led 4-1 in the sixth when Clement reached on Henderson's fielding error.
"Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline, but he was ruled safe in the Blue Jays' 6-4 win.
"Ernie Clement was able to avoid a tag by Gunnar Henderson in a would-be double play in Sunday's series finale
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External links- ESPNJun 7, 2026, 11:59 PMO's irked after Clement ruled safe in Jays' win
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline, but he was ruled safe in the Blue Jays' 6-4 win.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:32 PMToronto's Clement dodges tag from Baltimore's Henderson and is ruled safe, angering Orioles in loss
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline. Instead of an inning-ending double play, umpires ruled that Clement was safe, and it turned out to be the key play as Toronto rallied for a 6-4 victory on Sunday. The Orioles led 4-1 in the sixth when Clement reached on Henderson's fielding error.
- CBS MLBJun 7, 2026, 10:05 PMInside the controversial non-call in Orioles-Blue Jays game: What the rules say; how players, umps responded
Ernie Clement was able to avoid a tag by Gunnar Henderson in a would-be double play in Sunday's series finale
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