alex rodriguez

In Game 6 of the ALCS on October 19, 2004, at Yankee Stadium, A-Rod hit a slow roller towards the pitcher's mound. As Arroyo fielded the ball and attempted to tag Rodriguez, A-Rod intentionally slapped at the ball, knocking it out of Arroyo's glove. This action was against the rules, and Rodriguez should have been called out for interference.

However, the umpires initially ruled it as a simple infield single, allowing the play to continue. The Red Sox players argued, and after a conference, the umpires overturned the call and declared Rodriguez out for interference. This led to a heated exchange between the teams and a subsequent ejection of Yankees manager Joe Torre.

The incident became a significant turning point in the game and the series. The Red Sox went on to win Game 6 and Game 7, completing an unprecedented comeback from a 3-0 series deficit and advancing to the World Series, where they eventually won their first championship in 86 years.