Game 1 of the NLCS gave us one of the most confusing double-plays of all time

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Hamilton Porter

Oct 14, 2025

Top of the fourth, one out, bases loaded for the Dodgers in a scoreless game 1 of the NLCS, and this happens:

An 8-6-2 double-play?

What even happened there?

Let's take it over to Jomboy and get a breakdown.

[Warning: Language]

Essentially, that wasn't a catch, the runners didn't have to tag up, and we had a force-out at home and third to end the inning.

And it was ruled a "groundout."

(Don't worry, I'm still confused too.)

Here's what the play looked like:

This was the first 8-6-2 double-play in MLB playoff history.

Dodgers win in a nail-biter, 2-1.


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