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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Orioles Manager Addresses Miscommunication in 9th Inning Steal Attempt"

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde referred to Gunnar Henderson's caught stealing in the bottom of the ninth inning as a "miscommunication." Henderson attempted to steal second base while the Orioles were trailing 3-2 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Rangers. Catcher Jonah Heim threw out Henderson, changing the momentum of the game. Henderson claimed he saw a steal sign, but the attempt was unusual given the circumstances. The Orioles' win expectancy dropped significantly after the caught stealing.

via ESPN|

#american-league-division-series #gunnar-henderson #miscommunication

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Gary Cohen questions Diamondbacks' decision-making as Mets secure victory"

SportsNet New York Mets' announcer Gary Cohen criticized the Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo for allowing Tim Locastro, the potential winning run, to steal second base in the bottom of the ninth inning. Despite Cohen's criticism, the Diamondbacks held on to win the game 4-3. The decision to play behind Locastro instead of holding him on first base was seen as unusual, and Cohen called it a boneheaded managerial decision.

via Awful Announcing|

#diamondbacks #gary-cohen #managerial-decision

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

Unbelievable: Reds Rookie Elly De La Cruz Steals Second, Third, and Home in Jaw-Dropping Sequence

Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds stole home in a thrilling stolen-base sequence during their 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, giving the Reds their first lead in the seventh inning. De La Cruz showcased his timely hitting and sensational speed, starting with an RBI single and then successfully stealing both third base and home plate, catching the Brewers' defense off guard.

via MLB.com|

#baseball #cincinnati-reds #elly-de-la-cruz

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Brendan Donovan's Run Gives Cardinals a Much-Needed Boost.

Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals needed late-inning, lockdown pitching and to be resourceful when they weren’t flashy, cunning when they lacked timing, and not miss the slimmest opportunity.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#brendan-donovan #cleveland-indians #mlb

sports2 years ago•7 min saved

Brendan Donovan's Run Gives Cardinals Much-Needed Boost

Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals lead the National League in steals this month, and they aim to be one of the more aggressive teams when stealing because they believe they’re among the most prepared to exploit opponents’ habits.

via St. Louis Post-Dispatch|

#brendan-donovan #cleveland-indians #mlb