Overview
- After a one-out RBI single by Josh Naylor put Seattle up 1-0, Jorge Polanco grounded to third baseman Ernie Clement, who stepped on second and threw to first.
- Naylor left his feet and jumped into the throwing lane, the ball struck his helmet, and after an on-field conference the umpires ruled intentional interference for an inning-ending double play.
- The call stood as the official outcome, nullifying the apparent out at first and sending the game to the bottom of the first with Seattle holding a brief 1-0 lead.
- Toronto quickly pulled level when Daulton Varsho drove in George Springer in the bottom half of the inning.
- Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber was captured on replay shouting at Naylor in frustration, and online reaction split even as coverage noted Naylor’s strong postseason to date with a .429 average and three home runs.