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Umpires Uphold No-Catch on Ceddanne Rafaela as Yankees Roll to 16-1 Win

An inconclusive replay review that left the on-field ruling standing shifted momentum and widened New York’s AL Wild Card lead.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela reacts during a game against the New York Yankees, Image 2 shows Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) fielding a single by New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13), Image 3 shows Ceddanne Rafaela commented on the play in his Instagram Stories
Jul 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) makes a diving catch during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Overview

  • During the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, first-base umpire Edwin Moscoso ruled Ceddanne Rafaela’s diving grab a trap and the Red Sox challenge was not overturned.
  • Published replay frames showed the ball contacting the grass before Rafaela had full possession, a detail that supported the replay office’s decision to let the call stand.
  • The upheld no-catch preceded a five-run inning and New York’s 16-1 victory, which clinched the season series for the Yankees and expanded their lead for the top AL Wild Card spot.
  • Rafaela publicly disputed the call, telling reporters he knew he made the catch and posting an angry Instagram Story, and he also said he tweaked his neck on the play while Boston's manager said the team will refocus on upcoming games.
  • MLB replay protocol requires clear visual proof to overturn on-field decisions so the phrase 'call stands' signals inconclusive video, a detail that matters in a heated Yankees–Red Sox rivalry where single plays can affect late-season positioning and home-field placement for a potential Wild Card Series.