Looks like a late slide.
Looks like a late slide.
The first picture clearly shows what happened. Utley is looking down to touch 2nd base with his left hand but his face connects with Tejada’s knee before he can finish touching the base.
Take a look again.
His hand is right over the bag and his shoulder is already in contact with Tejada.
Tejada set up in a terrible position.
Utley’s knee is in the dirt at the bag, folks, this was a clean play.