The Padres and Mariners met Wednesday night in the final matchup of the Vedder Cup Trophy. Seattle held a 4-2 lead heading into the seventh inning, with both teams fighting in what has been a competitive series. Padres first baseman Josh Naylor stepped up in the seventh, looking to spark a rally.
What followed was the most bizarre play of the season. Naylor hit a ball off the bottom tip of his bat that looked certain to land in foul territory. Instead, a crazy top spin dragged it back into fair territory, where the Mariners catcher grabbed it and fired to first for the out. Fans and broadcasters were left speechless by Josh Naylor’s bizarre play.
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The moment quickly went viral online. The Mariners went on to secure a 4-3 win. Josh Naylor still managed a run, but the