MLB reveals the shocking truth about Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s slip in Game 7 of the World Series against the Blue Jays originally appeared on The Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source.
This is the most discussed game of the offseason.
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Isaiah Keener-Falefa’s home run in Game 7 should have given the Toronto Blue Jays their first World Series title since 1993, but the game wasn’t as close as one might have imagined.
To the naked eye, it appeared that as soon as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith’s foot touched home plate, Keena-Falefa slipped foot first.
However, a recent statement from Major League Baseball revealed that Smith had enough time with his foot on base.
“After reviewing all relevant angles, replay officials ultimately determined that the catcher’s foot made contact with home plate when the ball made contact with the inside of the catcher’s glove,” MLB wrote in a statement provided to The Associated Press.
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This could change the entire perception of this infamous game that will forever be replayed in the minds of Blue Jays fans. Keena-Falefa was trailing by feet, not inches.
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There are many variables that could lead to different results from the Keener-Fale method. The eight-year veteran, now a member of the Boston Red Sox, is the first to admit he could have handled the tense moment differently.
“Didn’t realize the game was actually going to be that close,” Keena-Falefa said during the Red Sox’ introductory news conference. “If I had gone any further, yes, I would have been safe. But I didn’t.”
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Blue Jays third base coach Carlos Febres reportedly drew a line on the basepaths to indicate to Keena-Falefa where he should lead off.
“It turns out he needed a few more feet, not inches,” The Associated Press’ Ben Walker wrote Wednesday.
