Barger: 'I was being too aggressive' on game-ending double play

Blue Jays' Dramatic Loss in Game 6 of the World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 6 of the World Series in a dramatic finish. Trailing 3-1 in the ninth inning, Addison Barger hit a double that got stuck between the outfield fence and the turf.

Barger and Myles Straw attempted to score, but were returned to their bases after the umpire signaled a ground-rule double due to the ball being lodged in the fence.

That's such a hard wall, so it's very impressive that the ball stuck in there - Daulton Varsho

The Blue Jays challenged the play, but the call was upheld, as a fair ball lodged in the outfield wall padding is considered a ground-rule double.

Addison Barger reflected on the game-ending double play, saying

I was being too aggressive
.

Author's summary: Blue Jays lose Game 6 in dramatic fashion.

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