In the second inning yesterday afternoon, Mark Teixeira chased a pop fly hit by Johnny Damon. Teixeira was in foul territory when he put a glove on the ball and started to slide. What followed will be sure to make those How About That? highlight reels that are played on Stadium Jumbotrons between innings. The ball popped out of his glove twice but he held on and made the catch.
The very next pitch Phil Hughes threw was lined to deep left center field. Curtis Granderson and Brett Gardner raced for the ball, headed straight for each other, giving viewers that sickening feeling that you get right before you see an accident. They arrived at the ball at the same time, both tried to make the catch. Granderson came up with the ball as Gardner spun away. Fortunately, neither man was hurt.
The Score Truck showed up in the sixth inning as the Yanks rallied for nine runs, more than enough to dispose of the angry Tigers.
For more on the game, check out:
and The New York Times.
"Granderson came up with the ball as Gardner spun away. Fortunately, neither man was hurt."
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Was this the play where the ball tipped off Gritners glove before Grandy made the catch? The Assist that never was?
[1] I couldn't tell if it tipped off Brett's glove. But apparently when they came into the dugout, Girardi told Gritner, "Nice catch", and Brett had to correct him.
[0] That link to the "angry tigers" Daily News article is dead. I'd like to look at the article -- is it still up there somewhere?
[2] Here it is, RI...
Thanks, Will.
Turns out it's a bit of a snooze. But thanks for the link!