Giants' chaotic first inning features fire alarm, triple play

Robbie Ray calls it "enough chaos for spring training in one game"

Feb. 23, 2026 at 12:52am

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The San Francisco Giants' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs featured a wild first inning that included a fire alarm and a 4-3-6-5 triple play that started on a base hit.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to build momentum early in spring training, and this chaotic first inning is an unusual and memorable way to start the game, highlighting the unpredictable nature of baseball.

The details

During the first inning, a fire alarm went off at the Giants' spring training facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. Despite the distraction, the Giants were able to turn a triple play that started on a base hit, an extremely rare occurrence in baseball.

  • The incident occurred during the first inning of the Giants' spring training game against the Cubs on February 23, 2026.

The players

Robbie Ray

The Giants pitcher who described the first inning as "enough chaos for spring training in one game".

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What they’re saying

“enough chaos for spring training in one game”

— Robbie Ray, Giants pitcher

The takeaway

This chaotic first inning serves as an early reminder that even in the relatively low-stakes environment of spring training, baseball can deliver unexpected and memorable moments that capture the sport's unpredictable nature.