VIDEO: Astros Prospect Called Out After Clearing the Fence Because He Didn't Touch Home Plate
The Houston Astros have a talented enough lineup and rotation where they could probably throw away runs for no reason, but I doubt the same can be said for one of their minor league affiliates.
High-A infielder Miguelangel Sierra broke up a playoff no-hitter with what he thought was a solo home run, until it wasn't.
Sierra's hit was officially ruled a triple after he accidentally jumped over home plate when celebrating the home run. As he approached home, he stutter-hopped right over the plate, and didn't go back to touch the bag.
Triples: because it's not a homer if ya don't step on home.
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) September 4, 2019
Watch #Astros prospect Miguelangel Sierra clear the fences for what was called a triple after he hopped over home plate for Fayetteville ➡️ https://t.co/ipZphzs8dR pic.twitter.com/hFUlYjDePa
The umpire was all over it, punching him out when the opposing team appealed prior to the next at-bat.
As the Instagram account so beautifully captioned, it's not a homer if you don't step on home.