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The New York Mets took residence an enormous 2-1 win towards MLB’s prime canine within the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
Sure, Jacob deGrom was on the mound, however even the perfect want somewhat little bit of assist typically.
Within the seventh inning, Justin Turner turned on an 0-1, 100 mph fastball and drove it deep into heart discipline. However Brandon Nimmo had a fantastic leap, eye-balling it the entire method.
Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets makes a catch on the wall on a ball off the bat of Justin Turner of the Los Angeles Dodgers within the seventh inning at Citi Discipline on August 31, 2022 in New York Metropolis.
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Out of desperation, he leaped up, robbed Turner of a game-tying residence run, and crashed into the wall earlier than letting out an emphatic yell.
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“I knew it was hit effectively off the bat, and so, my concern was simply getting again to the fence as fast as I may…” Nimmo informed reporters after the sport. “The timing was proper on it, and every little thing labored out simply completely.”
Nimmo acquired a standing ovation after the play, received loads of high-fives from teammates, and received an enormous hand even when he got here again up for his subsequent at-bat.
Nimmo’s not afraid to confess that he is fairly overestimated concerning the catch.
“I’ve to start out calming down, as a result of I do must sleep sooner or later tonight,” he added.
“I am nonetheless actually ecstatic about it. It was top-of-the-line performs I’ve ever made.”
The theft preserved what was already a fantastic begin for deGrom, however the field rating seems to be a lot better due to Nimmo. DeGrom tossed seven innings of one-run ball, putting out 9.
Eduardo Escobar #10 and Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets congratulate teammate Brandon Nimmo #9 after the seventh inning towards the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Discipline on August 31, 2022 in New York Metropolis. Nimmo made a home-run saving catch within the inning.
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After the theft, Edwin Diaz got here in to shut the door with the assistance of Timmy Trumpet, the artist who performs the trumpets in his now viral walk-out track, “Narco.”
The Mets lead the NL East over the Atlanta Braves by three video games.
Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets reacts after making a catch within the seventh inning towards the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Discipline on August 31, 2022 in New York Metropolis.
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New York and the Dodgers will play the rubber sport of their three-game set on Thursday at 4:10 p.m. ET.
