Giants Turn Rare Triple Play Against Cubs

Seiya Suzuki's single sets off wild sequence in Cactus League game

Feb. 22, 2026 at 11:07pm

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In a highly unusual play, the Giants turned a triple play against the Cubs in a Cactus League game on Sunday afternoon in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sequence started with a single by Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, and quickly descended into chaos as the Giants cut off a throw home and relayed to second base to get Suzuki out, while also catching the Cubs' baserunners in a rundown to complete the rare feat.

Why it matters

Triple plays are one of the rarest events in baseball, occurring only a few times per season across the entire Major Leagues. This particular triple play was even more unique, as it was initiated by a single rather than a ground ball or line drive, making the sequence of events that unfolded all the more remarkable.

The details

With the bases loaded and no outs to start the game, Seiya Suzuki singled to right-center field. Cubs baserunners Matt Shaw and Alex Bregman both tried to advance, but the Giants cut off the throw home and relayed to second base to get Suzuki out. Bregman had committed to running, but was called out because Shaw was already occupying third base. Shaw then mistakenly left third base, allowing the Giants to tag him and complete the triple play.

  • The triple play occurred in the top of the 1st inning of the Cactus League game between the Cubs and Giants on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Seiya Suzuki

Cubs outfielder who singled to start the wild sequence.

Matt Shaw

Cubs baserunner who was caught off third base to complete the triple play.

Alex Bregman

Cubs baserunner who was caught in a rundown between second and third base.

Giants

The opposing team that executed the rare triple play.

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The takeaway

This highly unusual triple play highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball and the rarity of such an event, even at the highest levels of the sport. It serves as a reminder that anything can happen on the diamond, and that fans should always be prepared for the unexpected when watching a game.