Boston’s Payton Tolle Throws Immaculate Inning Against Kansas City

Payton Tolle, a pitcher for the Boston team, delivered an immaculate inning against the Kansas City squad on September 14, 2026. The inning, which lasted just one frame, resulted in three strikeouts without a single ball put in play. This achievement is considered one of the rarest in baseball history, as an immaculate inning requires a pitcher to strike out three batters on three pitches. The performance was widely reported across multiple outlets, with the event occurring in Kansas City, where the game was played.