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05/13 20:47 CDT Rockies' Jake McCarthy becomes first left fielder since 2013 to
record unassisted double play
Rockies' Jake McCarthy becomes first left fielder since 2013 to record
unassisted double play
PITTSBURGH (AP) --- Jake McCarthy had the first unassisted double play by a
left fielder in the big leagues since 2013, accomplishing the feat for the
Colorado Rockies against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
McCarthy charged in on a sinking line drive from Bryan Reynolds, catching the
ball on a full sprint for the second out of the first inning.
Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz --- who started on second base --- was near third when
McCarthy made the catch, so the 28-year-old continued to jog toward the
infield, stepping on second for the final out.
It was the first unassisted double play by a left fielder since Jonny Gomes on
July 31, 2013, according to Elias Sports Bureau.
The Rockies won the game 10-4.
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