Josh Reddick robs Hunter Pence, a breakdown
What Happened
In a tense showdown between the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, the game comes down to the wire in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Astros trail by two runs, but designated hitter Hunter Pence steps up to the plate with two runners on base, representing the go-ahead run. Pence, who has been on a hot streak, swings at the first pitch and launches a deep fly ball over the short right field fence, seemingly giving the Rangers the lead. However, Astros right fielder Josh Reddick has other plans. Reddick races back towards the wall, never taking his eyes off the ball and makes a spectacular, leaping catch at the edge of the warning track, robbing Pence of a game-changing home run. The crowd erupts in disbelief and excitement as Reddick secures the ball in his glove, preventing the runners from tagging up and scoring. Pence can only look on in stunned silence, unsure if the play is even legal. Astros center fielder George Springer congratulates Reddick with an enthusiastic fist-bump, while Reddick pumps his fist in celebration, knowing he has just saved the game for his team. The Astros' dugout erupts in cheers, relieved that their lead has been preserved thanks to Reddick's sensational defensive play. The game ends soon after, with the Astros holding on for the narrow victory. Reddick is the undisputed hero, receiving high-fives and pats on the back from his teammates as he walks off the field. Astros manager A.J. Hinch praises Reddick's effort, acknowledging that the catch prevented a blown save and secured the win for the Astros. In the end, the Battle of Texas lives up to the hype, with the Astros emerging victorious thanks to a game-saving catch from Josh Reddick. The moment will surely be remembered as a highlight of the season, cementing Reddick's status as a defensive standout and a crucial contributor to the Astros' success.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentall right huge moment in the Battle of
Texas last night Houston vs Texas Hunter
Pence comes up with the ability to give
them the lead in the ninth inning
there's two on their down by two home
run three-run swing give them the lead
in the ninth Hunter Pence swinging one
of the hottest bats five for his last
six with three home runs goes after the
first pitch fastball sends it over the
short porch but the short fence helps
Reddick reel it in
crazy game saving catch choo has to
retreat
it was raining so the first three rows
are all empty I think that actually
helped him out because someone might
have interfered the edge of his glove
look at his eyes never left the glove
that is insane and gets it in so the
runner can't tag up let's go let's go
yeah Hunter Pence is like is that legal
can we review that can we replay it was
that legal I think he's just in shock I
don't know what he was thinking to REE
REE play yeah him and Springer DAP each
other up and he's fired up in like an
angry way which I love punching people
get out of here this guy's like oh thank
god oh thank god
very commendable very commendable Oh
gonna have flashbacks about that holy
that sucked whoa later game ends so
soon again stay close Redick saved the
entire game with that catch and
everybody knows it it goes to his
outfielders they do their little dance
little I don't know that maybe they have
a name for this in Houston I don't know
they do a little dance and then he's
fired up he's gonna go down the
handshake line and just he is ecstatic
howtube is like hey yeah he saved our
day huh
goes down flying high fives from
everyone as soon as says now did you get
a hug because other than that I'd have a
blown save if it wasn't for you and he
just gets a little extra you know he's
the hero right now so he gets the Pat's
on the butts
he gets the Pat's on the butts Kemp
gives him a little shove