With one out and runners on first and second, third baseman Nolan Arenado slipped while trying to catch Frank Schwindels popup. But Arenado threw to shortstop Paul DeJong covering third, and DeJong threw to second for what the Cardinals thought was a game-ending double play.
But Schwindel was called out for the infield fly rule, and there is no forceout on the play. Rafael Ortega rounded second and was tagged by second baseman Tommy Edman, but the umpires ruled the play was already dead.
It's just a matter of timing. Timing wasn't on our side, said Shildt, who was ejected after he came on the field to argue the play. Clearly took exception with it. They were OK with that, for the most part.
A request was made for an explanation from the umpiring crew, but a spokesman for the Cubs said it was declined.
After order was restored, Gallegos struck out Ian Happ swinging for the final out.
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