The ivy at Wrigley Field saved the Cubs at least one run
Ground rules to the rescue.
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With two outs in the top of the sixth inning, the New York Mets had a runner on first when Wilmer Flores sent a sinking line drive to right field. Chicago Cubs right fielder Jorge Soler made a diving attempt missed, sending the ball rolling behind him. The Mets appeared to be off the races with at least one run guaranteed. Except they were quickly stopped by the Wrigley Field ivy.
The ball bounded past Soler with enough speed that it hit the wall hard enough to get stuck in the ivy. Chicago center fielder Dexter Fowler ranged over to retrieve the ball, but immediately threw his hands up after seeing the ball had sunk into the ivy. At that point, by rule, it was an automatic double. That despite the fact Flores head a head of steam and was likely to easily take third, if not try for home.
Wrigley Field ground rules dictate that a ball stuck in the ivy is two bases. Fair or not, nothing else matters. pic.twitter.com/23vcbJ7dDJ
— Kevin Pauga (@KevinPauga) October 21, 2015 Despite Mets manager Terry Collins arguing his case, Flores was sent back to second and Michael Conforto was forced to go back to third. Jacob deGrom flew out to end the inning and the Mets were deprived of at least one run, all thanks to the Wrigley Field ivy.
The Cubs seemed alright with the result.
Thank you all for your groundskeeping advice.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 21, 2015 See More:
