WCWS review controversy: UCLA game-tying home run counts after runner misses home plate

Down to its final out in the Women’s College World Series, UCLA trailed Tennessee 4-2. Megan Grant then hit a 2-run home run to extend the game and keep the Bruins alive. It turned out the drama in Oklahoma City was only starting.

Replay showed that Grant did not touch home plate before celebrating with her teammates. It prompted a review and a lengthy delay of the game.

GAME-TYING HOMER FROM MEGAN GRANT AFTER BEING DOWN TO OUR FINAL OUT OF THE SEASON!!#GoBruins | @ChefMeganCookin pic.twitter.com/bYOiGU6A6a

— UCLA Softball (@UCLASoftball) June 1, 2025

oh my lord megan grant hits a game tying 2 run home run in the 7th and misses the plate, but it is upheld because it's not reviewable!?!?!?

wooooooow. MASSIVE break for ucla. #wcws pic.twitter.com/Wa3xvgpO2g

— Logan (@loganstephens24) June 1, 2025

After a long delay, officials acknowledged that Grant missed the plate and then received assistance. According to the crew, however, the play was not reviewable per “Appendix G” in the rulebook. The run was upheld, keeping it a 4-4 game. Had the call been overturned, Grant would have been ruled out, and Tennessee would have won the elimination game 4-3.

Omg. Appendix G folks. #WCWS https://t.co/xsKQQL6qBt pic.twitter.com/k9AsAnJrZ0

— Kaitlin Urka (@kaitlinurka) June 1, 2025

It remains a 4-4 game entering the bottom of the 8th inning. The game is airing on ABC.

Andrew Olson

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