Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jun 3
Jo Adell's Misplay Gifts TJ Rumfield 8-0 Rockies Lead on Head-Bounced Home Run
Updated
Updated · NBC News · Jun 3

Jo Adell's Misplay Gifts TJ Rumfield 8-0 Rockies Lead on Head-Bounced Home Run

3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jun 3

Summary

  • TJ Rumfield's fourth-inning fly grazed Jo Adell's glove, hit his head and cleared the wall, turning into a solo homer that pushed Colorado ahead 8-0 in an eventual 8-2 win.
  • The ball briefly caused confusion after caroming off a digital scoreboard back into play, leaving Rumfield at second before he was waved around once the home-run ruling stood.
  • Grayson Rodriguez exited after 3 2/3 innings, charged with eight runs and three homers, while Adell compounded the rough night by going 0 for 4 with two strikeouts.
  • The play echoed Jose Canseco's 1993 head-deflected homer and sharply contrasted with Adell's April game-saving performance, when he robbed Seattle of three home runs in a 1-0 Angels victory.

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