The Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 2-1 on Tuesday in a game defined by an unusual scoring ruling in the seventh inning. With Boston trailing 2-0, the inning produced what multiple outlets described as one of baseball's strangest moments.
According to Sportsnet, the Blue Jays initially recorded what appeared to be a double play to end the inning. However, the umpires stopped play and consulted with New York—MLB's central office—triggering a lengthy review. After that review, the Red Sox were awarded a run despite the fact that the Jays had recorded what one source described as three outs on the play. MLB.com reported that the run was scored under the "fourth out rule," a seldom-invoked provision of baseball's rulebook.
The peculiar scoring play proved inconsequential to the final result. The Blue Jays' 2-1 victory improved their record to 57-63, per Sportsnet. Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy commented that the play was "very weird," while Blue Jays manager John Schneider noted after the game that he was "glad we didn't lose by one."