Joe West falls on top of Rajai Davis, a breakdown

In a critical late-season matchup between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday Night Baseball, the game reaches a dramatic climax in the 9th inning. The Mets trail by one run, but veteran outfielder Rajai Davis is on second base as the tying run. Rajai Davis takes off from second, attempting to reach third base and potentially score the equalizing run. Veteran umpire Joe West, who has been calling games for over 40 years, gets in the way of Davis' slide. The two collide and West tumbles on top of the sliding Davis. The crowd erupts as the players and umpire untangle themselves. "Can you get him off me? Can you come off me? Okay, he's off me, he's off me. Oh, that's weird. I'm good, I'm good, I'm up," Davis says, visibly shaken but uninjured. Despite the chaotic sequence, the Mets are able to capitalize. The next batter hits a ball that allows Davis to score the tying run, knotting the game at 5-5. Mets catcher J.T. Realmuto is frustrated with himself after the play, but the Mets fans erupt in cheers at the dramatic turn of events. The Mets are unable to take the lead in the inning, as the next batter strikes out to end the frame. The game ultimately goes to extra innings, with the Phillies prevailing in the bottom of the 8th. The collision between the 38-year-old Davis and the 68-year-old West is a bizarre moment in a high-stakes divisional matchup. While the Mets were unable to pull out the victory, the tie-scoring play after the umpire's involvement injects additional drama into the contest. The Mets' playoff hopes remain alive and their fans leave the stadium energized after the team's late-game heroics.