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MLB Replay Awards Trevor Story Pesky Pole Home Run in Red Sox Win Over Guardians

Video review confirmed contact with Fenway’s right‑field foul pole, prompting crew chief Jordan Baker to overturn an on‑field foul call.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 01: Trevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with his teammates wearing a mascot mask after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on September 01, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jul 26, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) congratulates center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) for an assist on a throw to second base ending the top of the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Sep 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) runs the bases after being awarded a home run based on a video review during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Aug 28, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Overview

  • With two outs in the sixth, first-base umpire Derek Thomas ruled Trevor Story’s fly down the right-field line foul before Alex Cora challenged.
  • MLB’s replay center determined the ball struck the Pesky Pole, and Baker announced the call was changed to a home run.
  • Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel leaped at the wall near fans and lost control of the ball during the chaotic sequence.
  • Statcast measured the shot at 306 feet, an unusually short homer given the Pesky Pole’s roughly 302-foot distance from home plate.
  • The homer pushed Boston’s lead to 6-3, the Red Sox won 6-4, and Story was credited with his 23rd as Boston moved to 77-62 and third in the AL East.