Aaron Nola made the initial out by catching Matt Vierling's line drive and throwing it to first base to get Carson Kelly out
First triple play in MLB since July 11, 1929
Philadelphia Phillies turned a rare triple play against Detroit Tigers on June 24, 2024
Phillies won 8-1 with Bryce Harper hitting a two-RBI double and three-run home run, and Alec Bohm adding an RBI single
Zach McKinstry was tagged out at third base without realizing that Nola had caught the ball on the fly
The Philadelphia Phillies made baseball history on Monday, June 24, 2024, by turning a rare triple play against the Detroit Tigers. The triple play was the first of its kind in Major League Baseball since July 11, 1929. In the third inning at Comerica Park, pitcher Aaron Nola made the initial out by catching Matt Vierling's line drive and throwing it to first base to get Carson Kelly out. Zach McKinstry was tagged out at third base without realizing that Nola had caught the ball on the fly. The triple play came during a crucial moment in the game, as Detroit had two runners on base with no outs.
The Phillies went on to win 8-1, with Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm contributing to their offense. Harper hit a two-RBI double in the first inning and a three-run home run in the sixth, while Bohm added an RBI single in the eighth. The team has now won three straight games and holds a significant lead in the NL East standings.
Despite this impressive feat, it's important to note that no source is infallible. It's crucial to remain skeptical of all information provided and consider multiple perspectives before forming an opinion. The Phillies have had their fair share of controversy in the past, so it's essential to approach any news about them with a critical eye.
The Philadelphia Phillies turned a rare 1-3-5 triple play against the Tigers on Monday.
It was the first time this type of triple play had been turned in nearly 95 years.
Matt Vierling lined the ball back to pitcher Aaron Nola who doubled off Carson Kelly at first base.
Zach McKinstry was thrown out at third base without realizing Nola caught the ball on the fly.
The triple play dropped the Tigers’ chances of winning from 25% to 11%
According to Baseball Almanac, Monday’s line out was the 736th triple play in MLB history and just the fourth turned by going pitcher to first baseman to third baseman.
The Tigers have been involved with three of these plays, twice as the hitters and once on defense.
Josh Billings, Dale Alexander and Marty McManus tripled up the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 1929
The Tigers were the victims of a 1-3-5 triple play on September 21, 1930, against the Washington Senators.
The only other instance of this type of triple play in MLB history was between the Red Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics on September 5, 1919.
Monday’s triple play was the first of the MLB season.