{"id":10187,"date":"2024-10-10T08:20:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T08:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=10187"},"modified":"2024-10-10T08:20:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T08:20:45","slug":"dodgers-shohei-ohtani-thrown-out-at-home-after-ball-ricochets-off-mlb-umpire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=10187","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Thrown Out at Home After Ball Ricochets Off MLB Umpire"},"content":{"rendered":"
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San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado attempts to maneuver around third-base umpire Mark Ripperger during the top of the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. \/ Screengrab Twitter @MLB<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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An MLB umpire unintentionally made the highlight reels during Game 4 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Petco Park.<\/p>\n

With the Dodgers up 5\u20130 and looking to add to their lead, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani worked a walk in the top of the fourth inning, then advanced to second on a Mookie Betts flyout. The next batter, Teoscar Hernandez, grounded an 0\u20132 pitch down the third base line for what surely seemed like extra bases\u2014and an easy trot home for the speedy Ohtani.<\/p>\n

Only, the ball was stopped in its tracks when it collided with third base umpire Mark Ripperger, who was unable to get out of the way in time after it deflected off Padres third baseman Manny Machado\u2019s glove. Machado was then able to make a play on the ball and promptly threw out Ohtani as he was attempting to score.<\/p>\n

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