Ryan McMahon draws bases-loaded walk on pitch-clock violation, Rockies beat Nationals 8-7

The Associated Press
June 23, 2024, 9:35 AM



Washington Nationals' Jacob Young singles on a bunt against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Geneva Heffernan)(AP/Geneva Heffernan)

DENVER (AP) — Ryan McMahon drew a bases-loaded walk on a full-count, pitch-clock violation by Kyle Finnegan, and the Colorado Rockies scored two runs in the ninth inning for an 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.

It was the first game decided by a pitch-clock violation in major league history. Nationals closer Finnegan leads the league with nine pitch-clock violations this season.

“I’m just trying to focus on the pitch and then location,” Finnegan said. “I thought I picked up the clock. I guess by the time I picked up and looked at the catcher and delivered the pitch, I was just a hair too late. Those situations, it just can’t happen. We deserved to win and I wasn’t able to do my job.”

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