Gabriel Moreno

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno has claimed the National League batting title even though he was scratched from the team's final game of the regular season. His lead over the field held up without a last appearance, making him an unlikely champion at the plate for a catcher. Fans and analysts are reacting to the unusual ending to the race.

Gabriel Moreno, the Arizona Diamondbacks catcher leading the National League in batting, was scratched from the team's lineup for its final game. No reason was given in the initial report, leaving open questions about whether it is injury-related or precautionary. The move draws attention because Moreno is central to Arizona's offense during a stretch of the season when every game matters.