Nats down reeling New York Mets after Young’s extraordinary ‘hacky-sack’ catch
by Agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#706RC)
Two great catches doomed the Mets to a series loss
Mets fighting to make playoffs after prolonged slump
Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young made two incredible catches on Sunday that sent the New York Mets to a costly defeat.
Young used his foot to rob Brett Baty of extra bases with a juggling grab in the fifth inning, then made a leaping play in the ninth to take away a potential game-tying homer from Francisco Alvarez.
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