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Spencer Steer fan-interference call hurts Reds vs Nationals | Reaction
TL;DR
A fan interference call on Spencer Steer's potential home run led to a ground-rule double, impacting the Reds' game against the Nationals. The Reds ultimately lost 8-7, with mixed reactions on the call's validity.
Key points
- Spencer Steer hit a drive that could have tied the game.
- The call was fan interference, resulting in a ground-rule double.
- The Reds lost the game 8-7 to the Nationals.
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A Spencer Steer drive to left field looked like it might tie the Cincinnati Reds' game against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park in the 10th inning by skipping over the outfield fence for a home run.
A fan caught the ball at the yellow line atop the fence.
The initial ruling was fan interference, and a ground-rule double for Steer. Steer was forced to remain at second base when the call was upheld after review.
"I mean we'll never know," Reds manager Terry Francona said after the 8-7 loss. "It looked like they probably got it right. … It would've been hard to overturn that, in my opinion. I wish they would have. But it would have been hard."
"It had a chance," Reds.TV analyst Sam LeCure said after the game. "They can't overturn that. They can't just give that a home run. If it goes over the fence, it's a home run. If it hits the yellow line and comes back in the field of play, it's in play. That's what it is. It's really hard to tell from all the camera work … which way it was going to go. Because you don't know how it's gonna carom off of that yellow line. We're never going to know that. … That's unfortunate. That feels like another little snakebite."
Social media reactions to the play:
Fan interference is called on a ball that could've spun back into the stands for a game-tying homer. pic.twitter.com/MeMCCbSY2f
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) May 14, 2026
Reds lose for the 10th time in 12 games
Their dreadful May now includes a fan interference call on this potential Spencer Steer game-tying 10th inning home run
Q&A
What happened during Spencer Steer's at-bat against the Nationals?
Spencer Steer's drive to left field was ruled fan interference, resulting in a ground-rule double instead of a home run.
How did the fan interference call affect the Reds' game outcome?
The call prevented Steer from scoring a potential tying run, contributing to the Reds' 8-7 loss to the Nationals.
What did Reds manager Terry Francona say about the fan interference ruling?
Francona acknowledged the difficulty in overturning the call, suggesting it was likely the correct decision despite its impact on the game.