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Spencer Steer fan-interference call hurts Reds vs Nationals | Reaction

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A Spencer Steer drive almost tied the Reds' game against the Nationals at Great American Ball Park in the 10th inning.

A Spencer Steer drive to left field looked like it might tie the Cincinnati Reds ' game against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park in the 10th inning by skipping over the outfield fence for a home run. A fan caught the ball at the yellow line atop the fence. The initial ruling was fan interference, and a ground-rule double for Steer.

Steer was forced to remain at second base when the call was upheld after review. "I mean we'll never know," Reds manager Terry Francona said after the 8-7 loss . "It looked like they probably got it right.

… It would've been hard to overturn that, in my opinion. I wish they would have. But it would have been hard.

" "It had a chance," Reds. TV analyst Sam LeCure said after the game. "They can't overturn that.