MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By BEN WALKERMarch 11, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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A recent MLB report has settled the debated play at home plate in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The play involved Blue Jays player Isiah Kiner-Falefa (IKF) being called out at home, a decision that was intensely scrutinized. Despite speculation that IKF was only inches from being safe and potentially winning the championship for Toronto, the MLB report concludes that he was out by a significant margin. The report states that Dodgers catcher Will Smith's foot was indeed on the plate when he caught the ball, confirming the original call. The analysis puts to rest questions surrounding the play, though it is unlikely to ease the disappointment of the Blue Jays and their fans.

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