Surging Phillies Turn Incredibly Rare Triple Play Not Seen Since 1929

A twice-in-a-century MLB highlight jolted the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers matchup on Monday. 

Philadelphia put on a show in the third inning, turning an incredibly rare triple play to end Detroit's inning. The Tigers welcomed the Phillies to a showdown at Comerica Park.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 24: Nick Castellanos #8 high fives Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies after Harper scored a run against the Detroit Tigers during the top of the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

With the bases loaded and three runners on base, Detroit’s Mark Vierling delivered a soft liner that landed back in pitcher Aaron Nola’s glove.

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Nola sailed the ball to first, catching the runner. Then the ball traveled to third as Detroit’s Zach McKinstry raced for home. 

McKinstry was disappointed to find out Vierling’s hit never hit the ground. The 1-3-5 triple play was last seen in MLB in 1929. 

It may just be the Phillies’ year. … Philadelphia won the game against the Tigers, 8-1, extending its league-best record to 52-26.

The Phillies aim to recapture glory after falling to the Arizona Diamondbacks in seven games in the NLCS last postseason.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 24: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies is ruled safe after stealing second base against Zach McKinstry #39 of the Detroit Tigers during the top of the third inning at Comerica Park on June 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 24: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies after Harper hit a home run against the Detroit Tigers during the top of the sixth inning at Comerica Park on June 24, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

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