Atlanta Braves All-Star Austin Riley, who is most well known for his bat and glove, showed off his leather during Game 2 in the NLDS. It was a display that left the Philadelphia Phillies speechless.
The eighth inning is the final. Phillies’ Bryson StottiA fly ball was skimmed in foul territory at the third baseline. It was supposed to be a strike.
Riley got up on his horse and raced down the line, keeping track of the ball all the way. Riley was headed right towards the Truist Park Tarp against the wall, holding the large net to protect fans.
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Austin Riley 27 of the Atlanta Braves reacts to a RBI double against the Philadelphia Phillies, during game six of the National League Division Series at Truist Park, October 12, 2022 in Atlanta.
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Riley reached out with his glove to catch the ball over his shoulder and extended it as the ball fell. This shocked the Braves fans who were screamed in amazement.
Stott even looked up to the Jumbotron in order to see exactly what happened. Meanwhile, the Phillies dugout was stunned by the whole scene.
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The Braves would end up tying the series at one game a piece, and Riley’s bat did contribute prior to his glove making the web gem play in the field.
Austin Riley 27, Atlanta Braves, throws the ball after making the catch against Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning of game two of National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on October 12, 2022.
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He struck a soft grounder to Zack Wheeler, which resulted in Dansby Swanson scoring from third base. He went 1-for-4.
All the Braves runs came in the bottom of the sixth inning, as Matt Olson drove in the first run of the game, while Travis d’Arnaud singled home another after Riley.
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The Braves’ pitching staff held the Phillies to just three hits after they scored seven runs in Tuesday’s win.
After six innings of work, Kyle Wright won the win for Atlanta. But it was Raisel Iglesias who was giving Riley the victory after that amazing grab.
Austin Riley 27, Atlanta Braves, throws the ball after making the catch against Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning of game two of National League Division Series at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on October 12, 2022.
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On Friday, Riley will be looking to play a solid position in Game 3, Philadelphia at 4:37 p.m. ET.
