d'Arnaud attempted to throw to second base, but with Zobrist leaning toward home plate, the catcher instead fell into the batter and did not release the ball. The Royals reviewed the play in their clubhouse, but manager Ned Yost did not challenge or argue the call.
The double play shorted out a budding Kansas City rally, erasing Escobar after he lined a two-strike single to center field to lead off the game.
Rule 6.01(1)(a) states that "it is interference by a batter or a runner when: (1) After a third strike he clearly hinders the catcher in his attempt to field the ball.