Newsday · Aug 17, 2015
Double play that wasn't helps Pirates sweep Mets
Matt Harvey #33 of the New York Mets stands on the mound in the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaacBobby Parnell's throw in the seventh inning seemed innocuous enough.
The Mets reliever fielded a ball from Pirates pinch-hitter Michael Morse with no outs and did an about face to try for the force play on Pedro Florimon at second.
Except the ball went into the outfield after it appeared Ruben Tejada could not get back in time for the throw. Florimon reached third base, Parnell was given an error on the throw and the play was ruled a fielder's choice.