Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
9h ago

Replay Overturn Awards Trevor Story Pesky Pole Home Run in Red Sox Win

A replay ruling confirmed contact with Fenway's Pesky Pole.

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.
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
Image

Overview

  • In the bottom of the sixth, first base umpire Derek Thomas initially ruled Trevor Story’s fly to right a foul ball before Boston manager Alex Cora challenged.
  • Crew chief Jordan Baker announced that MLB’s replay center overturned the call after determining the ball struck the foul pole, awarding Story a home run.
  • The ruling pushed Boston ahead 6-3, and the Red Sox defeated the Guardians 6-4.
  • Accounts differed on which Cleveland outfielder pursued or bobbled the ball, but the official decision rests on verified contact with the foul pole.
  • Fenway Park’s right-field foul pole sits about 302 feet from home, a quirky geometry that often factors into unusual scoring plays; Brayan Bello earned the win and Aroldis Chapman recorded the save.