During a recent Mets game against the Dodgers, a controversial call regarding tagging up resulted in confusion among players and announcers. The play involved a catch attempt by Mets outfielders Juan Soto and Tyrone Taylor, which allowed Dodgers player Michael Conforto to be ruled safe after it was determined that the ball had been touched, not caught. This led to confusion, as many, including former players and broadcasters, were unaware that a runner could tag up based on mere contact with the ball rather than a complete catch.
"You learn something new every day, Wayne." Apple TV announcers Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis learn that a ball doesn't need to be caught by a fielder for the runner to legally tag up, only touched.
"The reason behind the touch, as opposed to when he eventually catches the ball, is that an outfielder can actually juggle the ball all the way in and not threaten the guy from advancing," Gorman said.
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