Dexter Fowler makes a great catch and turns the double play, a breakdown

Jul 16, 2019 185.3K views 1:24

What Happened

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the St. Louis Cardinals are trailing by one run. Outfielder Dexter Fowler steps up for the Cardinals with a runner in scoring position and the game on the line. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Starling Marte delivers an off-speed pitch, but Fowler fouls it back. Marte then throws a fastball inside, which Fowler takes for a strike. As Marte prepares his next pitch, the Cardinals' Adam Belle is announced as the batter on deck, adding to the high-stakes drama of the moment. Marte winds up and delivers a fastball right down the middle, which Marte lines into right field. The ball carries deep and Dexter Fowler takes off, racing towards the fence to make the play. Fowler reaches the ball just in time, leaping up to make the catch. Quickly, he turns and throws to first base, completing the double play and ending the inning. The Cardinals' dugout and the home crowd in St. Louis erupt in cheers, celebrating Fowler's defensive brilliance. "Hats off to you, my teammate. Good job," says an excited announcer, praising Fowler's heads-up play. The cameras capture the Cardinals' coaching staff in the bullpen, who remain stone-faced, failing to acknowledge the crucial defensive stop. Pirates batter Reynolds, who had been on base, appears confused, wondering aloud why he had run on the play. Fowler's timely grab and quick thinking on the double play have saved the Cardinals from a potentially disastrous situation, keeping the game within reach as they head into the late innings. As the fans in St. Louis continue to celebrate, the replay of Fowler's catch is shown on the video board. An excited fan can be seen enjoying a snack and clapping enthusiastically, thrilled by the defensive gem. This crucial play in the Cardinals-Pirates rivalry has shifted the momentum and provided a much-needed boost for the home team as they try to mount a comeback.

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Dexter Fowler made a great grab Starling

Marte is up runner in scoring position

off-speed Oh - this guy couldn't be any

more interested so enthused fastball