That’s why they were holding him on, Cardinals broadcasters.

Game 4 of the World Series ended in startling fashion when Cardinals pinch runner Kolton Wong was picked off at first base by Red Sox closer Koji Uehara.

Perhaps the people most surprised by the final out were the announcers for St. Louis’ KMOX, especially broadcaster Mike Shannon, who was laughing at the Red Sox’s decision to hold Wong at first mere seconds before Uehara picked him off to end the game.

The audio is fantastic:

“Why would they be holding? That’s silly.”

Well, now you know, Mike.

(Thanks to Awful Announcing for sharing.)