Miguel Rojas somehow avoids the tag, a breakdown

Jul 1, 2022 440.5K views 3:00
MLB 2022

What Happened

In a close game, Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas steps up to the plate with runners on first and third. Rojas pokes the ball to right field, allowing the runner on third to score and the runners to advance. Marlins third base coach Greg Briley waves the runner from first to try and take an extra base, leading to a rundown between first and second base. Rojas becomes engaged in the rundown, intent on allowing the runner from third to score. The throw from Marlins outfielder Avisaíl García misses the mark, and Rojas is able to evade the tag attempt. However, the umpire rules Rojas out on the play. Rojas vehemently protests the call, adamant that he was never tagged. Marlins manager Don Mattingly challenges the out call, and after review, the umpires overturn the decision. Miguel Rojas is ruled safe at first base, and the Marlins retain their challenge. Announcer praises Rojas' heads-up baserunning and the umpire's willingness to correct the initial mistake. "Miggy's just laying there getting painted and doesn't throw it, can still tag him and Miggy just runs," remarks, impressed by Rojas' ability to avoid the tag. He further commends Rojas, saying, "Miggy's saying no no no no no no I wasn't out and he's safe safe safe safe safe challenge it challenge it he never touched me." The reversal of the call proves crucial, as it allows the Marlins to keep the runner on base and maintain their challenge. humorously notes the umpire's reluctance to make the call, saying, "C.B. the runner is safe, born to speak to a crowd." He then turns his attention to Mattingly's reaction, with the manager seemingly perplexed by the entire sequence of events. This close play highlights the importance of heads-up baserunning and the value of challenging questionable calls. Miguel Rojas' determination and the Marlins' successful challenge demonstrate the unpredictable nature of baseball and the need for teams to capitalize on every opportunity.

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We got ourselves a combination of good base running and terrible defense and it's brought

to you by Manscaped. It's a close play, a close shave, no nicks. That's what happened for our

dude Miggy Rowe in this at bat. He pokes that one to right. It was first and third. One run's

gonna soar. Gritchick just kind of throws it in to no one. So the runners advance. Miggy's now in

a rundown and he wants to stay in a rundown as long as he can so the runner can go home and score