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Nationals' Rare Triple Play Against Mets Stirs Replay Rule Debate

A controversial 3-3-6 triple play at Nationals Park, upheld despite replay evidence of a missed call, prompts calls for MLB to expand replay review rules.

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Overview

  • The Washington Nationals executed a 3-3-6 triple play against the New York Mets during the fourth inning at Nationals Park on April 25, 2025.
  • First base umpire Alfonso Márquez ruled Nathaniel Lowe's play on Jesse Winker's line drive a catch, but replays showed the ball was trapped.
  • MLB's current replay rules prohibit reviewing infield catch or trap decisions, leaving the controversial call uncorrected.
  • This was the first triple play in Nationals Park history and only the third in the Nationals' franchise history since 2005.
  • The incident has sparked widespread criticism from fans, analysts, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, fueling demands for MLB to revise its replay regulations.