The right call was made in the end, and it did not cost the Yankees a getaway game win over the Guardians. But still … what the eff?
Here’s a rundown of the controversial overturned double play that turned into two Cleveland runs in the first inning, as well as explanations and reactions from all involved following the Bombers’ 4-3 victory.
The sequence of events. Center fielder Aaron Hicks appeared to make a diving catch with one out in the bottom of the first and runners on second and third. He then threw to second base for what appeared to be an inning-ending double play.