I understand calling games because of rain if it’s a blowout, but it’s kind of galling to be down 2 runs in the 7th, well within shouting distance, and have the game called.
Meanwhile, apparently Nixon was in China. Or at least somewhere else mentally, rather than being on 2nd base. Bases loaded and picked off? Ouch. See, I think Nixon is a great hitter as long as he’s facing a righty, but I can’t stand that cult about Trot being a gritty, “gamer” type of player that leads to him being idolised for playing with “intensity”. If Manny made a boo-boo like that he would be absolutely crucified for it, but somehow Trot tossing the ball into the stands with less than 2 outs and him getting picked off just wash along.