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Umpires Call Runner Interference on Josh Naylor in ALCS Game 7 Double Play

The ruling ended Seattle’s opening rally in a winner-take-all game with a World Series berth at stake.

Overview

  • In the first inning, after his RBI single put Seattle up 1-0, Josh Naylor leapt into Ernie Clement’s throw to first and the ball struck his helmet.
  • Following an on-field conference, the crew ruled intentional interference and recorded an inning-ending double play.
  • A replay clip posted by Talkin’ Baseball spread widely on social media, highlighting the unusual sequence.
  • Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber was filmed reacting to the replay by shouting, “What the f–k are you doing?”
  • Toronto tied the game in the bottom of the first on Daulton Varsho’s RBI, and the Game 7 winner will face the Dodgers in the World Series.