Ohtani and Tucker group up for many pleasant tag in historical past

We love a no-look tag round right here, however what a couple of low-five tag? Yes, we additionally love that. 

In the sixth inning of the Astros’ 6-2 win over the Angels on Friday night time, Kyle Tucker hit a floor ball that was fielded by pitcher Shohei Ohtani in entrance of the first-base bag. Tucker started to sluggish his stride as Ohtani blocked his path to first, and Ohtani raised each palms, signaling to Tucker and everybody watching that this play was over. But the tag nonetheless wanted to be made, so Tucker put out his proper hand and Ohtani delivered the low-five together with his glove for the primary out of the body.

Ohtani discovered himself in the same scenario final 12 months with Raimel Tapia of the Blue Jays. In that one, no low-five — and even tag — occurred. Instead, Tapia merely turned and began operating towards the dugout as soon as he realized he had no probability of reaching first, with Ohtani helpfully utilizing his arms to information Tapia in the best path.