Two plays from Evan Longoria's ridiculous game at third base, a breakdown
What Happened
In a close game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and an unspecified opponent, the Diamondbacks hold a one-run lead with the bases loaded and only one out in the late innings. Veteran third baseman Evan Longoria (of the Diamondbacks) steps up and makes two incredible defensive plays to preserve the slim lead. On the first play, Longoria scoops up a ground ball with the bases loaded and only one out, quickly firing to first base for the second out of the inning. The announcer exclaims, "Evan Longoria made two crazy plays in this game - he's like, 'Oh my goodness!'" Longoria nonchalantly acknowledges the great play, saying, "Okay dude, calm down. I do that. That's what I do. I'm a vet." On the second play, Longoria charges in on a slow grounder, bobbles the transfer momentarily, but then quickly gathers himself. Seeing that the runner from third base, Yeli, had made an aggressive turn, Longoria keeps his composure and makes the play to first base. The umpire initially calls the runner safe, but after review, the call is overturned and the runner is ruled out. Longoria celebrates by clapping his glove, saying, "Yep, I did it. That's me." These two exceptional defensive plays by the veteran Evan Longoria in a tight game showcase his skill, instincts and clutch performance under pressure. His ability to remain calm and execute the plays flawlessly, even when facing a potential game-tying situation with the bases loaded, underscores Longoria's experience and value to the Diamondbacks. The announcer's enthusiastic reaction and Longoria's own understated comments further emphasize the significance and difficulty of these defensive gems.
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Click timestamps to jump to that momentBases Loaded Dbacks up one looking to
hold them only one out oh there's a
second out and there's the third Evan
Longoria made two crazy plays in this
game he's like oh my goodness thought
that was a two-run double yeah let's go
Evan Evan's like okay dude calm down I
do that that's what I do I'm a vet then
look at this one he comes in on it to
get the runner at first bobbles it a
little realizes yelli made an aggressive
turn in case you know he bobbled it a
lot or he went to first umpire called
him say [ __ ] yelli knows he's out watch
this makes the play bobbles the transfer
stays with it and knows exactly where to
go when he stays with it and yes he's
out so they say the call in the field is
overturned the runner is out and he
gives it up for himself little glove
claps yep I did it that's me