A's pitcher Luis Medina forgot to throw a batter out after catching the ball, and MLB fans were so confused

Oakland A’s pitcher Luis Medina is probably going to want this moment back.

During a Saturday game against the Washington Nationals, Medina threw a really sharp pitch to Washington slugger Ildemaro Vargas and made an impressive play on the ball right after it was hit.

However, it looked to have briefly slipped Medina’s mind that you still have to throw the batter out before he can get to first. Instead of throwing the easy out to the first baseman, Medina jogged toward the base as Vargas sprinted there and didn’t get the ball there in time to get the out.

Vargas was safe, and A’s fans were left stunned that this wasn’t an incredibly easy out for the Oakland outfield.

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How in the world can this happen if you’re a professional pitcher like Medina? While we all make mistakes, this is a pretty routine move in baseball to throw the runner out while they’re gunning it to the base if you’ve got a good window to do so.

Oakland has had a difficult year, so maybe Medina is just feeling the weight of playing for one of baseball’s worst teams. However, we’re guessing this missed opportunity will be one he’ll like to forget as soon as possible.