José Abreu hits a home run but is out on the basepaths, a breakdown

In a close game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers, the White Sox trail by one run in the bottom of the seventh inning. With one out and the tying run on third base and the go-ahead run on first, veteran slugger José Abreu steps up to the plate for the White Sox. Abreu, known for his power, takes a mighty swing and connects, sending the ball soaring over the outfield fence for a three-run home run. The crowd erupts in cheers as Abreu watches the ball clear the wall, giving the White Sox a 12-10 lead. However, the celebration is short-lived, as the Tigers' coaching staff quickly notices that Abreu has run past the baserunner ahead of him, violating the rules of baseball. The umpire calls Abreu out, negating the home run and the lead. White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, who was on base, is seen standing close to Abreu, seemingly unsure of what happened. The crowd reacts with a mix of confusion and disappointment as the umpire makes the out call. The camera captures a unique angle, focusing on the third base runner, García, as he rounds the bases, with the crowd's reaction adding to the drama of the moment. Anderson, feeling like "a big dummy," approaches Abreu to try and cheer him up, acknowledging that Abreu had given the team the lead before the costly mistake. Abreu, disappointed but composed, explains that he was simply trying his best to run the bases and score the runs, not realizing he had passed the baserunner ahead of him. Manager Tony La Russa, visibly upset, admonishes Anderson for the base-running error, calling him a "big dumb dummy." Despite the heartbreaking turn of events, the White Sox would go on to redeem themselves, with Anderson hitting a walk-off hit later in the game to secure the victory. The incident highlights the nuances of the game and the importance of base-running discipline, even for seasoned veterans like Abreu.