Giancarlo Stanton homered in a confusing decision by the Yankees third base coach

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The Yankees were willing to try something — anything — but this might not be the answer.

Giancarlo Stanton was thrown out at home plate on what will go down as a head-scratching call by third base coach Luis Rojas to end the fourth inning in Game 3 of the World Series.

On the wrong end of a 3-0 score, Stanton hit a one-out double and was unable to advance on Jazz Chisholm’s lineout.

Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) tags out New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) at home plate during the fourth inning. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Anthony Volpe singled to left field — fielded by the Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez — and Stanton, never known for his foot speed, was waved around by Rojas.

Herenandez’s one-bounce throw from shallow left went right to catcher Will Smith in more than enough time to apply an inning-ending tag — and keep the Bombers from getting on the board.

Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees is tagged out at home trying to score on a single by Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees to end the fourth inning. Jason Szenes / New York Post

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That Stanton, often a Yankees hero this postseason, isn’t a floater shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s seen him run the bases.

The 34-year-old slugger had one of MLB’s worst sprint speeds this season at 24.5 feet per second, ranking 549th out of 566 eligible players, per Statcast – only catcher Jose Trevino was worse on the Yankees roster at 24.4.

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton lies on the ground after being tagged out while trying to score against the Los Angeles Dodgers. AP

This is far from the first time that Stanton’s baserunning has been a problem for the Yankees, with Monday night probably not the best time to try again.