In a pivotal moment during World Series Game 6 between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays, Kiké Hernández made a critical game-ending double-play error. The mistake, which occurred in the ninth inning, significantly impacted the game’s outcome. Hernández spoke with reporter Ken Rosenthal to explain his actions, emphasizing the emotional weight of the moment.
During the game, the Yankees were leading 3-2 in the top of the ninth, and the Blue Jays were threatening to tie the score. With the bases loaded, Blue Jays’ slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a fly ball to center field, and the ball was caught by Yankees’ center fielder Aaron Hicks. However, the ensuing play developed into a double play when Hernández, who was playing second base, failed to field the ball cleanly and misrouted it, leading to the Blue Jays’ second baseman, Marcus Semien, tagging up and throwing to first base to complete the double play.
The error, which ended the scoring threat, allowed the Yankees to secure the victory and advance to the next round of the World Series. After the game, Hernández addressed the error in a post-game interview with Ken Rosenthal. ‘I had no idea where the ball was,’ Hernández stated, expressing frustration and regret over the mistake. ‘It’s one of those plays where you just wish you could redo it.’
The incident has sparked discussions among sports analysts and fans about the importance of fielding in close games. While Hernández’s error was a key factor in the Yankees’ victory, it also highlighted the high pressure of postseason play and the margin for error in critical moments. The Yankees’ team manager praised Hernández for his overall performance despite the blunder, acknowledging the emotional toll of the error on the player.