Kauffman Stadium was so loud during the second inning of World Series Game 6, the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants could barely hear themselves think on the field, let alone hear calls and orders barked out by the umpires. That led to some confusion and an unusual scene playing out as Eric Hosmer actually took a swing at a pitch after asking for and being granted timeout at home plate. He made solid contact, too, driving what would have been a run-scoring single to center field. Here's how it played out. With four Royals runs already scored in the inning and Giants starter Jake Peavy recently knocked out of the game, the crowd was at a fever pitch as Hosmer stepped in with runners at first and third and one out against reliever Yusmeiro Petit. Another hit there, and the fans sensed Game 6 would already be put safely out of reach. The players sensed it, too, which is why there was laser sharp focus at the plate. As the at-bat played out, Hosmer quickly fell behind in the count 0-2. Then, as Petit rocked and prepared to fire again, Hosmer asked for a late timeout, which was granted by home-plate Jeff Kellogg. Already well into his windup, Petit followed through with the...