Rougned Odor thought he had tied the game with a no-doubt home run, but Willie Benson had other plans. Down by one, Odor crushed a 2-0 fastball and immediately admired it, helmet fix and all. The catcher’s reaction said it all. Everyone thought it was gone. But Benson tracked it to the wall and made a leaping catch, taking the potential game-tying shot right out of the air. Cal Quantrill, the pitcher, watched the whole thing unfold with hope. Benson delivered, and the Guardians’ dugout erupted.
The ball had an expected batting average of .830 and would have been a home run in several stadiums, including Washington and Cleveland. But in this park, it died just short. The team had fun watching the replay, confirming Benson’s perfect timing. Odor was left frustrated, turning what looked like a game-changing moment into a routine out because of one big defensive play. It’s a reminder that maybe you shouldn’t pimp it unless it’s really gone. The catch was clean, the crowd gave nothing back, and Odor returned to the dugout still down a run.