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Tommy Pham defends ex-Pirates teammate after World Series base running controversy

In Game 7 of the World Series, Isiah Kiner-Falefa was inches from scoring a run that would've given the Toronto Blue Jays their first World Series title in 32 years.

Instead, the former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder was thrown out at the plate to end the ninth inning and send the game to extras, where the Los Angeles Dodgers would ultimately emerge victorious to win their second World Series title in as many years.

Kiner-Falefa, pinch-running for Bo Bichette, was widely criticized because of the short lead he took at third base before attempting to score.