Why Jays Challenged Out-of-Play Call vs Seattle Mariners
A bizarre play occurred in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, sparking a three-run fifth inning for the Seattle Mariners.
The play began with Randy Arozarena grounding an infield single up the middle to Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez. Giménez made a spinning attempt to throw out Arozarena at first, but his throw sailed wide of the first-base bag and hit Mariners slugger Eugenio Suárez, who was sitting on the top step of the dugout.
The ball was initially ruled out of play, allowing Arozarena to advance to second. This play led to the Mariners grabbing an early lead in ALCS Game 2.
This ball got by the 1st baseman and hit Eugenio Suárez in the Mariners dugout.
Author's summary: Jays challenged out-of-play call in ALCS Game 2.