I Constantly Thank God for Escobar

[mayhap]

There's just nothing fair about this incredible 6-3 double play from last night. Carlos Gomez had just broken up Ian Kennedy's no-hitter with a leadoff single in the bottom of the sixth. Marwin Gonzalez followed it up with a bloop that by rights should have fallen for a hit in an awkward spot in shallow center. Instead, Alcides Escobar raced out, made a sliding over-the-shoulder catch, popped back up to his feet and doubled Gomez off with a long throw to first. There's a reason they call him El Mago.

Once more, with Statcast.

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[implicated2]

Dude, it's a little hard for me to root for the Royals after last year, but color me impressed anyway. Nice to see that level of celebration too. :)

[mayhap]

Completely understandable. :) At least our teams are finally getting a break from facing each other directly! I especially do not envy the batters who have to contend with Thor's 100 MPH sinkers and 95 MPH sliders on a regular basis. *shivers*