Reds on Radio analyst Jeff Brantley called it a game-changer. Play-by-play broadcaster Tommy Thrall said it might be the catch of the year.
Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl robbed the Cleveland Guardians’ Ramon Laureano of a home run with one on and two outs during the top of the 3rd inning of a 1-1 game Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park. The Reds went on to win 7-2.
Even Reds fans who have taken notice of the impressive season Friedl has had offensively and defensively were left shaking their heads at Friedl’s remarkable catch.
Social media reactions to Friedl’s robbery, including Friedl’s assessment of the play during an interview with Bally Sports Ohio’s Annie Sabo and what Reds manager David Bell and starting pitcher Andrew Abbott told reporters about the catch:
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