During a game at Citi Field, Brandon Nimmo misjudged a play based on the crowd's reaction, leading to a critical baserunning error. He retreated to first base after hearing fans groan, thinking the ball had been caught by White Sox player Michael A. Taylor. Despite umpire Tom Hanahan ruling it a trap, Nimmo's reliance on fan reactions caused confusion, resulting in an out for the Mets. Nimmo acknowledged the mistake, suggesting more focus on the play and less on crowd noise as a potential improvement.
The crowd tricked Brandon Nimmo during a crucial play at Citi Field, leading to confusion over a batted ball and ultimately an out in the first inning.
Nimmo reflected on the incident, suggesting that listening to the crowd's reaction can mislead decisions, advising to observe the play more closely next time.
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