Did Gant keep moving?
Or did Hrbek lift the leg?
Depends who you ask...
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| 1994 Leaf #269 Kent Hrbek |
In Game 2 of the 1991 World Series, the Atlanta Braves had a potentially big inning brewing. With two outs, Ron Gant hit a single that moved the tying run to third. He rounded first but had to sprint back to beat the relay throw. Had he been called safe, the Braves would have had two men on with cleanup hitter David Justice at the plate. History decided otherwise:
Watching the video all these years later, I can see how both teams could argue their cases.
Clever one!
ReplyDeleteLOL, good one. I have the 1991 Series video and the ump explained Gant's own momentum carried him, and I believe that was Hrbek's take on it too. As a Twins fan, certainly happy we got a call for once. :)
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