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he continue to solidify their position as the best team in the National League after an impressive 8-1 victory over the at Comerica Park. This win marked the as the first team in the league to reach 50 victories, even surpassing the in the process. During their triumph, the executed an unusual and historic triple play in the bottom of the third inning.

With the threatening a rally, having men on the corners and no outs, and the score at 4-0, the ' defense stepped up in a remarkable fashion. Pitcher caught a weak hit from that barely reached the mound, breaking 's bat. The runners were caught off guard by the play; Nola threw to first for the second out as couldn't return to the base, and , completely unaware, ran towards home.



The defense completed the triple play at third base, marking a rare occurrence in baseball. A Rare Play This play resulted in a triple play that was recorded as 1-3-5. According to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), this was the first triple play with this specific configuration in Major League Baseball since July 11, 1929, making it a 95-year rarity.

Additionally, it was the first triple play of the 2024 season. The Phillies had not completed a triple play since July 17, 2017, when they faced the . In that game, made a spectacular catch in left field and trapped the runners on second and first, completing a 7-4-3 triple play.

The ' victory and historic triple play highlight their exceptional season and dominant performance in the Nation.

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