The San Francisco Giants kicked off Spring Training with a bang, orchestrating what might just be the wildest triple play we'll see all season. And they have the Chicago Cubs to thank for the unexpected twist.
It all started with what looked like a straightforward single. But things got interesting fast when a throw towards home plate sent two of the Cubs' runners scrambling. The batter-runner was easily tagged out at second, setting the stage for the chaos that followed.
The Cubs found themselves in a pickle with two runners both parked on third base. One was tagged out, but the other, Matt Shaw, was still technically safe. However, Shaw was unaware of his status and began to wander off the bag.
Enter Giants third baseman Matt Chapman, who still had the ball snug in his glove. Spotting Shaw's misstep, Chapman made the easy tag for the third out, completing an unconventional triple play.
Talk about a teachable moment for the Cubs on base-running blunders. For the Giants, it was a rare and thrilling opportunity to notch three outs in a single play-something they might not replicate all season.
Triple plays are always a spectacle, but this one took the cake for sheer oddity. And remember, it's only the first weekend of Spring Training. Buckle up, baseball fans-it's going to be an exciting ride.