Known for his rather elite defensive skills, Rangers center fielder EvanCarter showed the value of strong outfield defense by robbing OneilCruz of a potential go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth inning here tonight at Globe Life Field. Here was the robbery:
That play ended up being crucial in more ways than one. It kept the Rangers from going down 4-2 in the middle innings and provided a spark before a three-run bottom half of the fifth. The Rangers followed up some quality defense with an offensive outburst where they stacked hits and generated further run support against CarmenMlodzinski and WilberDotel. They went from being in jeopardy of losing the lead to taking full command of the game.
"I do think that was a heck of a play in that moment," DonKelly said. "That's a huge swing there when you're talking about three runs and going from 2-1 to being up 4-2."
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Carter's robbery sinks Cruz, Pirates
Known for his rather elite defensive skills, Rangers center fielder Evan Carter showed the value of strong outfield defense by robbing Oneil Cruz of a potential go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the fifth inning here tonight at Globe Life Field. Here was the robbery:
That play ended up being crucial in more ways than one. It kept the Rangers from going down 4-2 in the middle innings and provided a spark before a three-run bottom half of the fifth. The Rangers followed up some quality defense with an offensive outburst where they stacked hits and generated further run support against Carmen Mlodzinski and Wilber Dotel. They went from being in jeopardy of losing the lead to taking full command of the game.
"I do think that was a heck of a play in that moment," Don Kelly said. "That's a huge swing there when you're talking about three runs and going from 2-1 to being up 4-2."
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