On a rare play, Trea Turner of the Nationals is thrown out on a walk. He takes off for second with a full count on Bryce Harper and while the pitch is called Ball Four, C Yadier Molina of the Cardinals still throws to second. Turner is called out after a video review for overrunning the bag ever so slightly, negating the immunity he had until he reached it. Observers say that the unusual play epitomizes the Nationals’ frustrating season, which has seen them fall out of contention early after being prohibitive favorites to win a division title before the year began.

On September 4, 2018 — On a rare play, Trea Turner of the Nationals is thrown out on a walk. He takes off for second with a full count on Bryce Harper and while the pitch is called Ball Four, C Yadier Molina of the Cardinals still throws to second. Turner is called out after a video review for overrunning the bag ever so slightly, negating the immunity he had until he reached it. Observers say that the unusual play epitomizes the Nationals’ frustrating season, which has seen them fall out of contention early after being prohibitive favorites to win a division title before the year began.

 


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