In a critical moment of the game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Barry Larkin highlighted a missed opportunity for the Reds to prevent a go-ahead run. The play in question involved a throw from Dodgers left fielder Gavin Lux, which was mishandled by Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz. Had De La Cruz fielded the throw cleanly, he might have had a chance to tag out pinch-runner James Outman at home plate.

During the game, Larkin noted that Matt McLain, the second baseman, was positioned well to be the relay man. However, De La Cruz's failure to let McLain take the throw hampered the Reds' defensive effort. Larkin emphasized that a clean play could have changed the outcome of the game, which ended with the Dodgers winning 5-4.