Why Shohei Ohtani Lost First Inside-the-Park HR vs. Angels
Shohei Ohtani appeared to hit an inside-the-park home run during a game against the Los Angeles Angels, but the play was ultimately ruled a triple after review. The ball hit netting attached to the outfield wall and bounced back onto the field, leading to confusion about whether it was a home run or a live ball. The official scorer charged right fielder Jo Adell with an error, and the run was counted under MLB rules governing live balls.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani hit a ball that struck the netting above the outfield wall and bounced back into play.
- ▪The play was reviewed and ruled a live ball, allowing Ohtani to score, but it was officially scored as a triple.
- ▪The official scorer charged Angels right fielder Jo Adell with an error for a poor throw, contributing to the scoring decision.
- ▪MLB rules state that a ball hitting netting attached to a wall and rebounding onto the field remains live and in play.
- ▪Despite initial on-field confusion suggesting an inside-the-park home run, the run was counted but not ruled a home run.
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