Gunnar Henderson attempted to tag Ernie Clement, but the umpires ruled Clement safe, sparking controversy in the Orioles' 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays on Sunday.
What happened?
The play occurred in the sixth inning when Clement reached on Henderson's fielding error.
Henderson fielded a bouncer and reached out to tag Clement, who dodged the tag and allowed Henderson to throw to first.
Why it matters for Gunnar Henderson
The call proved to be the key play as the Blue Jays rallied for the win, with Kazuma Okamoto, Andrés Giménez, and Nathan Lukes all following with RBI hits.
Orioles manager Craig Albernaz argued the call, saying Henderson made a sufficient tag attempt.
What comes next?
The Orioles were further frustrated when Jackson Holliday was called out for leaving the baseline in the ninth inning.
Henderson called the decision "super frustrating" and said it was a new one for him.
The loss dropped the Orioles' record, with the team looking to bounce back in their next game.
Gunnar Henderson and the Orioles will look to put the controversy behind them and focus on their upcoming schedule.
The Blue Jays' win marked a significant comeback, with the team overcoming a 4-1 deficit to take the lead.
The game was played on Sunday, with the Blue Jays ultimately emerging victorious.
Gunnar Henderson's performance was notable, despite the controversy surrounding the tag attempt.
The Orioles will look to learn from the experience and move forward in their season.
The team's next game will be closely watched, as they look to rebound from the tough loss.
Gunnar Henderson and the Orioles will be back in action soon, looking to put the controversy behind them and focus on their game.