Wow! What a play!
Most double plays in baseball occur between the shortstop, second baseman and first baseman and are known as the 4-6-3 double play or 6-4-3. But Sunday's game between the Miami Marlins and New York Mets featured a rare play that you don't see every day.
With one out and runners on first and second, the Mets superstar Pete Alonso He slammed the ball into center field and sent it deep to the right. It initially looked like the ball would fall and score for New York, but the Marlins outfielder Derek Hill Made a great catch.
That was number one. (RELATED: Iconic Babe Ruth jersey could sell for an incredible $30 million at upcoming auction)
It was a great play, but Hill had to pay the price after crashing into the wall. On the bright side for Miami, outfielder Kyle Stowers Defensively, they made some great plays to get the ball back, even getting it back from Hill, who was clearly in pain.
Stowers then launched the ball hard toward the second baseman. Otto Lopez From around the warning track, Lopez caught the ball and he fired a shot at the catcher. Nick FortesHe could tag out the Mets' third baseman. Mark Vientos The historic 8-9-4-2 double play was completed and the game remained 0-0.
That was truly amazing.
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8-9-4-2
A strong candidate for this year's double play! 😱 pic.twitter.com/FKr4hSmwVX
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