The World Series is one of baseball’s most storied events. The games are known for their exciting lead changes and nail-biting turns of events. They’re also famous for iconic moments like Willie Mays catching what couldn’t be caught, Don Larsen spinning the only perfect game in World Series history and the Curse of the Bambino superstition that led to loyal Boston Red Sox fans living their entire lives without witnessing their team win the championship.
The 2024 World Series has had its share of dramatic moments already, including Freddie Freeman’s first-of-its-kind Game 1 grand slam that flipped Dodger Stadium into Blue Heaven. But even more so than other recent World Series, this year’s has had its fair share of egregious errors and head-scratching decisions.
One of those moments occurred when the Yankees were clinging to a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth inning against Dodgers closer Corey Seager. The Yankees sent rookie hurler Brusdar Graterol to the mound to get the final three outs. With a runner on first and two outs, he got Will Smith to fly out and walked Gavin Lux. That set up the go-ahead run, which was Giancarlo Stanton’s high and relatively deep sacrifice fly.
After the ball hugged the foul line, Fisk waved his glove in a way that looked like he was signaling it should be fair. And that it was, ending the game in a 7-6 victory for the Red Sox.
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