Comical Situation Arises During Red Sox-Cardinals Game With Multiple Video Reviews In Same Play

Both teams challenged the same play, leading to a hilarious back-and-forth with the umpires.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:07am

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A fractured, geometric painting in vibrant shades of red, blue, and white, depicting the silhouettes of baseball players, umpires, and equipment in an abstract, cubist style, representing the back-and-forth of the video review process during the Red Sox-Cardinals game.A cubist interpretation of the comical video review sequence that unfolded between the Red Sox and Cardinals, capturing the chaotic energy and strategic maneuvering of the managers.Boston Today

A hilarious incident occurred during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals, with both teams making video reviews on the same play. The play involved a pitch that was initially ruled as hitting the batter, but replays showed it hit the bat instead. The Red Sox challenged the call, and it was overturned. The Cardinals then challenged for catcher's interference, and after further review, the original call of the batter being hit by pitch stood, but for a different reason.

Why it matters

This comical sequence of events highlights the challenges and complexities of video review in baseball, as well as the sometimes unpredictable nature of officiating decisions. It also showcases the competitive spirit and strategic thinking of both teams' managers as they try to gain an advantage through the replay system.

The details

In the bottom of the seventh inning, with the Red Sox leading 2-0, Cardinals batter Jose Fermin swung at a high inside fastball from Red Sox pitcher Greg Weissert. The home plate umpire initially ruled that the ball had hit Fermin's arm, awarding him first base. Red Sox manager Alex Cora challenged the call, arguing that the ball had hit the bat instead. Replays confirmed Cora's stance, and the umpires overturned the decision, ruling it as strike two.

  • The incident occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning of the game between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals on April 12, 2026.

The players

Alex Cora

The manager of the Boston Red Sox, who challenged the initial call and got it overturned.

Olly Marmol

The manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, who then challenged the play for catcher's interference, which was ultimately upheld.

Jose Fermin

The St. Louis Cardinals batter at the center of the comical sequence of events.

Greg Weissert

The Boston Red Sox pitcher who threw the pitch that led to the multiple video reviews.

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What they’re saying

“'When we pitch, we win. And when the starters go deep into games, we have a better chance.'”

— Alex Cora, Manager, Boston Red Sox

What’s next

The Red Sox and Cardinals will play the deciding game of their three-game series on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The takeaway

This comical sequence of events during the Red Sox-Cardinals game highlights the complexities and unpredictability of video review in baseball, as well as the strategic thinking of both teams' managers as they try to gain an advantage through the replay system.