Way to Make History, Hot Shot

[Guest Edgy DC]

Mike Nickeas, a fading prospect whose wife keeps some class company, was sent down from the AA Binghamton Mets to the A-level St. Lucie Mets on June 24.

Before he left, he got to participate in this game.

For those of you who don't want to scan for what makes that remarkable, I'll give you the seventh inning (the final inning in this game, as is the convention in minor league double headers):

Mets 2, Phillies 2, Reading Bottom 7th

• Mike Spidale singles on a line drive to right fielder Caleb Stewart.


• Jesus Merchan out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Robert Paulk to first baseman Mike Carp. Mike Spidale to 2nd.


• Robert Paulk intentionally walks Michael Costanzo.


• Randy Ruiz grounds into a force out, shortstop Jose Coronado to second baseman Enrique Cruz. Mike Spidale to 3rd. Michael Costanzo out at 2nd. Randy Ruiz to 1st.


• Robert Paulk intentionally walks Greg Jacobs. Randy Ruiz to 2nd.


• Jason Hill reaches on catcher interference by Mike Nickeas. Mike Spidale scores. Randy Ruiz to 3rd. Greg Jacobs to 2nd. Jason Hill to 1st.

Phillies 3, Mets 2, Final

According to the Reading publicity staffer, that's the first time in professional baseball history that a game has ended on catcher's interference call. Hill gets the game-winning RBI.