Teoscar Hernández of the Dodgers acknowledged a mistake during a bizarre 8-6-2 double play in the NLCS opener, which went viral; he reacted quickly after realizing he missed an opportunity to tag up, and the play was notable for its unusual nature and rarity in postseason history.
Teoscar Hernández of the Dodgers acknowledged his mistake in a bizarre 8-6-2 double play during the NLCS opener, which went viral; he took responsibility, explaining he reacted poorly after the ball bounced off the glove, and emphasized there was nobody to blame but himself.
Max Muncy's near-grand slam in the NLCS turned into an extraordinary 8-6-2 double play after the ball hit the wall and was not caught, leading to a rare and remarkable postseason play that helped the Dodgers secure a 2-1 victory over the Brewers.
In Game 1 of the NLCS, the Brewers executed an unusual double play involving a ball that hit the wall after a missed catch, leading to a force out at home and third base, despite the ball not being caught cleanly. The play was legal under baseball rules, which state that a ball hitting the wall after a missed catch is still in play, and the play was confirmed by officials. The Dodgers challenged the play but it stood, and the Brewers escaped a bases-loaded jam, ultimately winning the game.
A Powerball Double Play player in Chattanooga won $50,000 by matching four of five white balls plus the Powerball in the Double Play drawing, with the winning ticket sold at Kankus Express. The Double Play option offers players a chance to win additional cash prizes up to $10 million with their Powerball numbers, and tickets including the add-on are eligible to win prizes in both the main Powerball drawing and the separate Double Play drawing.
The Texas Rangers defeated the Houston Astros 2-0 in Game 1 of the ALCS, but not without controversy. Astros' Jose Altuve made a baserunning mistake, failing to retouch second base on his way back to first, resulting in an unusual double play. The ruling erased a potential rally for the Astros, shifting the momentum of the game. Game 2 will take place on Monday afternoon.
The Atlanta Braves secured a thrilling comeback win in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Michael Harris II making a historic and improbable double play to seal the victory. With the Braves holding onto a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning, Harris made an incredible catch off the wall to deny Nick Castellanos an RBI, then quickly relayed the ball back to the infield, resulting in a double play that put out Bryce Harper at first base. This marked the first 8-5-3 double play in MLB playoff history and the first double play involving an outfielder to end a postseason game. The series now moves to Philadelphia for Games 3 and 4.
A winning Hoosier Lottery Powerball Double Play ticket worth $50,000 was sold at Indy 13 Food Mart in Indianapolis. The ticket matched four out of five numbers and the Powerball in Monday night's drawing. The winner is advised to keep the ticket safe and contact Hoosier Lottery customer service for instructions on claiming the prize. Double Play is an optional $1 add-on for a Powerball ticket, with a top prize of $10 million. The next Powerball drawing is on July 5, with an estimated jackpot of $546 million.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts played at shortstop for the first time in his major-league career during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Betts turned a double play in the eighth inning, showcasing his skill, athleticism, and baseball smarts. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had floated the idea earlier this week due to uncertainty at shortstop all season. Betts has spent most of his career in the outfield, winning six Gold Gloves, but has experience in the middle infield at second base.
Two Powerball tickets sold in South Carolina won $50,000 each in the April Fool's Day drawing. One ticket was sold in Travelers Rest and the other in Charleston. The winners matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball number. The Double Play drawing also produced a winner who matched four white ball numbers and the red Powerball number. The winners have 180 days to claim their prize. The odds of winning $50,000 in Powerball are 1 in 913,129.