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Rays Outfielder Snares Ball Off Stadium Roof
6 Oct
Summary
- Yankees rookie's fly ball hit a roof ring at Tropicana Field.
- The ball was ruled a live ball and caught for an out.
- This is the second postseason game impacted by stadium roof.
In a bizarre turn of events during Game 2 of the AL Division Series, a fly ball hit by Yankees rookie Spencer Jones struck a catwalk ring of Tropicana Field's roof. The umpires confirmed the ball was live and caught by Rays outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. for an out, despite the confusion. This incident occurred in the second inning, much to the visible chagrin of Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
The unique playing surface at Tropicana Field has once again played a role in a postseason game. This marks the second such occurrence in the current playoffs. Earlier in the NL Division Series, a high drive by San Diego's Ty France hit a cable on the retractable roof at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The ball then fell to Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio on the warning track for a retired out.
