Line Drive Lodges in Mariners Pitcher's Jersey—Hit, Not Out, Says MLB

52 articles · Updated · MLB.com · Apr 22

Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert had a 107.8 mph line drive lodge in his jersey during a game against the Athletics.
Despite catching the ball in his shirt, MLB rules state this is not an out, and Carlos Cortes was awarded a single.
The unusual play led to a dead ball, with runners placed by umpire judgment; Gilbert remained in the game after a brief check.

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