Umpires Rule Red Sox Run Counts After Marathon Delay vs. Blue Jays
A prolonged stoppage and several umpire conferences resulted in an official ruling that Boston scored in the 7th inning of a game against Toronto.
During a Red Sox-Blue Jays game, play was halted for an extended period while umpires convened multiple meetings to review a disputed play. After the delay, the umpiring crew ruled that the Red Sox had scored a run to close out the top of the 7th inning. The ruling was significant enough that beat reporter Keegan Matheson flagged it as a developing story with more details to follow. The outcome of the ruling could have had direct bearing on the game's score and result.
More on the Blue Jays wire.
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Taillon Exits Start Early With Right Forearm Discomfort
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