For the 10th time in baseball history, the ALCS has reached Game 7 — Mariners vs. Blue Jays. And before the first inning even ended, Josh Naylor stole the spotlight. What looked like a routine double play turned into chaos when the Mariners’ first baseman made a daring move that stunned everyone. Social media exploded, calling it one of the wildest moments in recent playoff memory.
A controversial moment occurred in the top of the first inning during a potential double-play ground ball hit by Jorge Polanco. Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement fielded the ball and threw it to first base, aiming to complete the double play. In an unusual move, Josh Naylor left his feet and turned his head directly into the path of the throw.
The baseball struck his helmet and bounced into foul territory.