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Ian Happ had a forgetful moment on Thursday.
The MLB outfield made a shining mistake in the first place of a Cubs-Cardinals game in St. Petersburg. Louis.
Cubs celebrated a 3-0 win over their NL Central Division rivals.
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Chicago Cubs left Fielder Ian Happ pulling a trip with the bases loaded, giving the first Baseman Michael Busch (29) the opportunity to score against St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth round at Busch Stadium in St. Louis June 26, 2025. (Jeff Curry/Imag images)
HAPP entered the batter’s box to lead the game and continued to hit a single on the left field.
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A couple of fighters later, Cub’s Right Fielder Seiya Suzuki hit a fly ball to the right field. Happen looked to sprint from the first base almost immediately after Suzuki’s bat contacted the ball.
Chicago Cubs left Fielder Ian Happ (8) hitting a single against St. Louis Cardinals during the first place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis June 26, 2025. (Jeff Curry/Imag images)
But Cardinals Outfielder Alec Burleson got the catch and forced to run back to the first base.
But Happing jumped over a crucial step during his retreat to the first base. He did it all the way to the second base when the ball was hit to the right field, which means he had to retouch the bag on his way back to first.
Happ had touched the second base, which meant he had to retouch it on his way back to first. He failed to do so.
While the three-time Gold Glove winner returned to the first base before the ball entered Cardinals First Baseman’s glove, he was eventually excluded.
Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs catches a flow ball during the second round against St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium June 26, 2025 in St Louis. (Scott Kane/Getty Images)
The double game ended the inning.
HAPP is in its ninth big league season, all with the kids.
