THE STORY
In Game 2 of the 2009 National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals leading 2-1, left fielder Matt Holliday dropped a sinking line drive off James Loney's bat. This error allowed Loney to reach second base, leading to a two-run rally by the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won 3-2 and took a 2-0 series lead. (latimes.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers
WHY IT MATTERS
Holliday's error in a critical postseason game shifted the momentum, contributing to the Dodgers' series sweep and the Cardinals' early elimination from the playoffs.