This is the first time in MLB history that a game ended on a pitch clock violation walk-off.
The Washington Nationals and Colorado Rockies were tied 7–7 in the bottom of the ninth inning in Denver on Saturday night, and Washington closer Kyle Finnegan was ready to end the game.
However, Finnegan committed a pitch clock violation as the bases were loaded, meaning the Rockies won on a walk-off solely based on the reliever's mistake. It's the first time in MLB history that a game has ended with a pitch clock violation since the rule was introduced in 2023—and certainly not the type of history Finnegan was hoping his name would be attached to.
The wild part is, Finnegan leads the league with pitch clock violations this season with nine total so far. This one definitely had the biggest ramifications, though."At first, I didn’t really know what he called because I thought I was right on time. I wasn’t,” Finnegan said,. “So it kind of dawned on me that I was too late. Just immediately, felt awful about letting the team down in that big spot there. To lose the game in that way, it just can’t happen.
Fans couldn't believe their eyes when this happened late on Saturday night. Check out some of the social media reactions.Madison Williams is a Staff Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated, where she has covered the entire sports landscape since 2022. She specializes in tennis, but covers a wide range of sports from a national perspective. Before joining Sports Illustrated, Madison worked with The Sporting News.
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