With one out and the bases loaded in the top of the 1st inning of Saturday's Nationals-Cardinals contest, Washington's Michael Morse hit a first pitch sinker from Kyle Lohse to deep right field and toward the top of the wall. Though Morse believed his hit to be a home run, the ball was initially ruled live and in play by 1B Umpire Chris Guccione, resulting in Morse being tagged out attempting to retreat to first base. After instant replay review, 2B Umpire and crew chief Jeff Nelson reversed the call on the field, awarding Morse a grand slam. Because Morse had been ruled out at first base, he was asked to return to home plate to recreate his home run trot, ensuring he (and all preceding baserunners) legally touched all bases enroute to an early 4-0 lead. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 10 innings.
Video: Grand Slam, Take 2; Single overturned and Morse forced to retouch 'em all
Video: Morse discusses the replay-aided grand slam home run and his rerun of the bases
Wrap: Washington Nationals at St. Louis Cardinals, 9/29/12
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