Europe EditionA ball thrown from the stands causes moment of confusion in Braves-Giants game
- On Friday night at Oracle Park, during the matchup between the Giants and the Braves, an unusual event occurred when a second baseball was thrown onto the field near home plate.
- During the start of the fourth frame, Sean Murphy delivered a line drive with the bases full, which led the umpires to gather for a discussion even though no interference occurred.
- Giants manager Bob Melvin expressed confusion, saying, "That's a first," while broadcasters noted the ball appeared to come from the upper deck and called the throw "absurd."
- The Giants secured a 5-4 victory with a walk-off wild pitch in the 10th inning, marking their third consecutive win and bringing their total walk-off wins this season to seven.
- As of late Friday night, security had not identified or ejected the individual who threw the ball, and MLB was investigating while the game continued without further disruption.
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‘That’s a first’: Ball thrown from upper deck causes confusion at SF Giants game
SAN FRANCISCO — There isn’t much that manager Bob Melvin hasn’t seen on a baseball field. Friday night provided him — and most of his players — with a first. In the top of the fourth inning, Sean Murphy hit a bases loaded line drive at right fielder Mike Yastrzemski. Yastrzemski made the catch and fired home; Olson tagged up and burst for the plate. As Yastrzemski’s throw arrived and Olson slid home safe, a second ball entered the playing field.…
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