マイアミ・マーリンズの捕手ジョー・マックが、金曜夜に行われたタンパベイ・レイズとの試合で、意図せずトリックショットのような送球を見せた。この異例のプレーは、マイアミが2-7で敗れた試合の初回にトロピカーナ・フィールドで発生した。
マックが二塁手のゼイビア・エドワーズに向けて送球した際、そのボールが遊撃手のオットー・ロペスが一塁手のクリストファー・モレルに向けて投げた投球練習用のボールと空中で接触した。予想外の方向にボールが弾き飛ばされた光景に、選手やファンは驚きの表情を見せた。マックは試合後、これまでに一度も経験したことがない出来事だと語り、思わず笑いをこらえきれない様子だった。
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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Sunday at Comerica Park, completing a three-game series sweep. Tarik Skubal carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, while rookie Kevin McGonigle hit his first major league home run. Sandy Alcantara struggled, allowing seven runs including three homers.
Miami Marlins reporter Christina De Nicola nearly caught a foul ball in the press box at Tropicana Field on Sunday using a cap as a makeshift glove. The ball came from Rays infielder Junior Caminero in the third inning but ultimately eluded her attempt.
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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4 in their home opener at Tropicana Field on Monday, the first game there in 561 days following repairs from Hurricane Milton. Shane McClanahan started on the mound before a sold-out crowd of 25,114, with home runs from Cedric Mullins, Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda securing the victory. CEO Ken Babby called it a great American comeback story.
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left Friday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies after the top of the third inning due to left lower back tightness. Manager Torey Lovullo spoke with umpire Brock Ballou before backup James McCann replaced him behind the plate. Moreno had contributed recently with a pinch-hit double in the prior win over the Mets.
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The Toronto Blue Jays placed reliever Tommy Nance on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort on Sunday morning. Left-handed pitcher Adam Macko was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to take his roster spot.
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado slugged his first two home runs of spring training during an 11-10 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in Goodyear, Arizona. The performance included a 422-foot grand slam that tied the game. Machado is set to join Team Dominican Republic for the upcoming World Baseball Classic after one more game.
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The Colorado Rockies rallied from behind for a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday at Coors Field, ending a six-game losing streak. Center fielder Jake McCarthy delivered the decisive blow with a disputed eighth-inning grand slam.