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‘That was inexplicable’: SF Giants’ chaotic first inning features fire alarm, triple play
A fire alarm caused confusion during the first inning, but the Giants turned a rare 4-3-6-5 triple play starting with a hit, a notable rarity in baseball history.
- On Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium, an emergency fire alarm blared mid-at-bat during Matt Shaw's leadoff, and the inning ended with a rare 4-3-6-5 triple play amid the confusion.
- A fan smoking in a restroom triggered automated prerecorded announcement, flashing lights and exit instructions, but plate umpire Bruce Dreckman instructed play to continue, leaving coaches and players uncertain.
- Giants starter Robbie Ray walked Bregman, then Suzuki flared a shallow single, and Adames tagged out both runners to end the inning.
- Because exhibition games don't count toward MLB totals, Sunday's play won't appear in official records even as the Giants promoted it on their X account while the Cubs' business operations remained silent.
- Players treated the inning as a spring-training learning moment, with Bregman acknowledging his base-running error and saying he'll stay on the bag next time.
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What Caused the Emergency Alarm to Go Off at Scottsdale Stadium Leading to Wild Triple Play vs Cubs?
Not exactly how anyone expected the game to begin. Only five pitches into Sunday’s Giants–Cubs spring training matchup, and an emergency message rang out across Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, catching everyone around off guard. “Attention, attention, an emergency has been reported in this building,” the automated message said. “Please cease operations and leave the building using the nearest exit, fire exit, or stairway. Do not use elevators.” …
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‘That was inexplicable’: SF Giants’ chaotic first inning features fire alarm, triple play
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Robbie Ray said the first inning of the Giants’ 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs was “enough chaos for spring training in one game.” “Chaos” is an apt adjective for a frame that saw San Francisco (2-0) play through a fire alarm, then turning a 4-3-6-5 triple play — that started on a base hit. As the saying goes, you never know what you’ll see at the ballpark. “It’s spring training for both sides. We’re working through stuff, and…
Giants play through ‘bizarre’ alarm, turn wild triple play after Cubs rookie’s ‘boneheaded’ error
Five pitches into Sunday’s Giants-Cubs spring training matchup, an emergency message blared throughout Scottsdale Stadium in Arizona, creating confusion among players and fans alike.
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