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Catcher's interference calls are becoming more frequent, as exemplified by a recent game where a controversial call in the 10th inning led to a Phillies win, highlighting ongoing debates about the rule's application in baseball.
The Philadelphia Phillies won a game against the Boston Red Sox in a highly unusual manner, culminating in a walk-off catcher's interference call on a pitch the batter didn't swing at, marking the first such occurrence since 1971, after a series of strategic and controversial plays in the 10th inning.
The Red Sox lost a game to the Phillies in a highly unusual manner when a catcher's interference call ended the game, marking only the second time since 1920 such a ruling has decided a major league game, leading to confusion and debate over the rule's application.
The Philadelphia Phillies won a bizarre walk-off game against the Boston Red Sox due to a rare catcher's interference call in the 10th inning, which awarded the winning run to the Phillies, marking only the second time in MLB history this has occurred.
In Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, a controversial catcher's interference call resulted in a run being scored. Atlanta catcher Sean Murphy acknowledged that J.T. Realmuto's bat had made contact with his glove, leading to the interference ruling. The call stood after a replay review, causing frustration among fans, some of whom threw objects onto the field. Braves manager Brian Snitker expressed concern for player safety and condemned the behavior of the fans.
The Angels lost 9-7 to the Red Sox after backup catcher Matt Thaiss allowed two critical catcher's interference calls in the eighth inning. Thaiss admitted he was too close to the plate the first time, and then "didn't make an adjustment to get back a couple inches." Left-hander Tyler Anderson had a sloppy outing, allowing six runs in four innings. The Angels trailed when he left, but they had retaken the lead before it all unraveled with Ryan Tepera on the mound in the eighth. The Angels came up empty in the ninth, ending the roller-coaster game.
The Angels lost 9-7 to the Red Sox after backup catcher Matt Thaiss allowed two critical catcher's interference calls in the eighth inning. Thaiss admitted he was too close to the plate the first time, and then "didn't make an adjustment to get back a couple inches." Left-hander Tyler Anderson had a sloppy outing, allowing six runs in four innings. The Angels trailed when he left, but they had retaken the lead before it all unraveled with Ryan Tepera on the mound in the eighth. The Angels came up empty in the ninth, ending the roller-coaster game.