Logan Gilbert's Jersey Saves Run in Unusual Play Against Athletics
Clothes call: 107 mph liner finds Gilbert's jersey
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In a bizarre moment during a game against the Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert had a line drive from Carlos Cortes lodge in his jersey, preventing a run from scoring. Despite the unusual play, Gilbert continued pitching, ultimately allowing two earned runs in the inning.
- 01Logan Gilbert's jersey caught a 107.8 mph line drive from Carlos Cortes.
- 02Cortes was credited with a single, but the play was ruled dead.
- 03Nick Kurtz remained on third base, and Shea Langeliers advanced to second.
- 04Gilbert allowed two earned runs during the inning.
- 05He remained in the game after being checked by the athletic trainer.
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During a game on April 22, 2026, Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert experienced an unusual play when a line drive hit by Oakland Athletics' Carlos Cortes lodged in his jersey, clocked at 107.8 mph. This bizarre incident occurred with a runner on third base, and although Cortes was credited with a single, the play was ruled dead, allowing Nick Kurtz to stay at third and Shea Langeliers to advance to second. Gilbert was briefly assessed by Mariners athletic trainer Kyle Torgerson but continued pitching. He ultimately allowed two earned runs in the inning, one from a sacrifice fly by Tyler Soderstrom and another from an RBI single by Jeff McNeil. Gilbert returned to the mound for the second inning, demonstrating resilience despite the unusual circumstances.
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