Masyn Winn, the St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop, displayed remarkable baserunning acuity by scoring from second base on a sacrifice fly hit by Alec Burleson in the Cardinals' recent game against the Chicago Cubs. This unconventional play was made possible due to a miscalculation by Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong, who hesitated before throwing the ball back to the infield. The play not only increased the Cardinals' lead to 8-5 but also underscored the importance of aggressive baserunning in MLB.

This season, there have been 641 sacrifice flies in Major League Baseball, all resulting in runs scored by players on third base, making Winn's feat particularly noteworthy. The last time a runner scored from second on a sacrifice fly was last August, showcasing the rarity of such plays. In an otherwise difficult inning for the Cubs, Winn's heads-up running provided a significant momentum shift for the Cardinals.