THE STORY
In Game 6 of the 2011 World Series on October 27, the Texas Rangers led the St. Louis Cardinals 7–5 in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and two runners on base, David Freese hit a two-run triple off Neftalí Feliz, just out of the reach of right fielder Nelson Cruz, tying the game and sending it into extra innings. (mlb.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Texas Rangers; St. Louis Cardinals; Nelson Cruz; David Freese
WHY IT MATTERS
This pivotal play extended the game, allowing the Cardinals to eventually win 10–9 in 11 innings, forcing a decisive Game 7. The Rangers were one strike away from their first World Series title before the misplay. (mlb.com)