KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The triple play the Kansas City Royals turned Sunday was something new.

With Tampa Bay's Aubrey Huff on third and Rocco Baldelli on first in the second inning of the Royals' 8-2 loss Sunday, Russell Branyan flied out to David DeJesus in shallow center. Huff came home on the play and Baldelli attempted to take second on the throw home, but was thrown out by pitcher Scott Elarton, who was backing up the throw home.

Angel Berroa tagged out Baldelli and then threw to Mark Teahen at third base as the Royals claimed Huff left early. Third base umpire Bob Davidson agreed with the appeal and ruled Huff out.