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#TBT: 2012 NL Wild Card Game

A look back at the 2012 Wild Card "Infield Fly Rule" Game between the Cardinals and Braves.

October 6, 2016 Travis SPORTS 0

The following is a look back at the 2012 NL Wild Card Game between the St Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves and its infamous infield fly rule.

Image credit: Bleacher Report
Image credit: Bleacher Report

As you can see, the ball reached slightly further than the infield.

Image credit: Getty Images
Image credit: Getty Images

Fans in Atlanta didn’t share in the celebration.

Image credit: Daniel Shirey (US PRESSWIRE)
Image credit: Daniel Shirey (US PRESSWIRE)
Image credit: Scott Cunningham (Getty Images)
Image credit: Scott Cunningham (Getty Images)

 

 

 

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