The Phillies were up 4-0 in the third inning on Monday night, but the Tigers were making a move.
They had runners on first and third with no outs, setting up for a big inning. However, Matt Vierling’s weak liner was caught by Aaron Nola, who then turned it into a triple play.
TRIPLE PLAY https://t.co/eHmPP4ejv6
Zach McKinstry at third base seemed to think the ball hit the ground and sprinted home. This kind of confusion is often needed for a triple play to happen.
Historic Triple Play:
This rare event was scored 1-3-5 and marked the first time since July 11, 1929, that such a triple play occurred in Major League Baseball, according to Baseball Almanac (via Matt Gelb).
Fans might think this game was unforgettable due to this unique moment.
As they say, you never know what you’ll witness when you go to a baseball game. For those at the park in Philadelphia on Monday night, this was certainly true.
What do you think about this rare play?
