Watch: Rangers take lead on controversial call in ALDS Game 5

The Rangers took the lead in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Blue Jays after a bizarre and controversial call.

The Rangers took the lead in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Blue Jays after a bizarre and controversial call. 

In the top of the seventh inning, Toronto catcher Russell Martin attempted to throw the ball back to his pitcher but it struck Shin-Soo Choo’s bat and bounced toward third base. Rougned Odor was able to score from third, giving Texas a one-run lead.

The play was originally called dead after the ball struck Choo’s bat but Texas was granted the run after a meeting of the umpires. The play was also reviewed by MLB’s replay offices in New York. 

After the controversial call, the Rogers Centre fans began throwing objects on the field. 

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They're throwing things on the field in Toronto.#WFAARangers #Rangers #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/PhWgRZYtaN

— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) October 14, 2015

Getting showered here pic.twitter.com/eMjcKaBAN6

— Dave Kaufman (@TheKaufmanShow) October 14, 2015

MLB later clarified the rule for such a situation.

If batter is standing in box and he or his bat is struck by catcher’s throw to pitcher ... the ball is in play. http://t.co/96910KjkJ2

— MLB (@MLB) October 14, 2015

The winner of Wednesday’s game will face the winner of the Royals-Astros series in the ALCS. 

- Dan Gartland