 The Giants had runners of first and third and two outs when Al Bridwell hit a single to center field, scoring Moose McCormick from third with the Giants’ apparent winning run, but the runner on first base, rookie Fred Merkle, went half way to second and then sprinted to the clubhouse after McCormick touched home plate.As fans swarmed the field, Evers retrieved the ball and touched second.Since there were two outs, a forceout was called at second base, ending the inning and the game.