Royals center fielder Kyle Isbel went head-first into the wall Wednesday night to help preserve a victory.  Isbel made a spectacular grab while crashing into the wall to rob Tampa Bays Taylor Wells of an extra-base hit for the second out of the ninth inning of the Royals 4-2 victory at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.  KYLE ISBEL!! ARE YOU KIDDING?!?  : Bally Sports | : Bally Sports app   FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City (@FanDuelSN_KC)  Isbel takes flight to catch Sean McDermott Jersey  the ball.  AP  Took a quick peek at the wall to see where I was at and knew there was going to be a collision, but the game was on the line, . I was kind of surprised I hung onto it. I hit the wall pretty hard out there  Nose hurts a little bit, but itll be good.  Former Yankees catcher Ben Rortvedt tagged up and advanced from second to third on Isbels leaping catch before closer James McArthur recorded the final out of the game for his 15th save of the season.  Explore More  One of the most amazing catches Ive seen, McArthur said. Hes one of the best outfielders in the game. I knew he had a chance on it because hes such a good outfielder, but to watch it happen, that was incredible.  Izzy does Izzy things, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. addedThat was incredible.  Isbel, 27, is in his fourth year with the Royals after being drafted in the third round in 2018.  Isbel crashes into the wall.  AP  Isbel flashes the ball.  David Smith/CSM/Shutterstock  He doesnt provide much offense, hitting just .234 with a .661 OPS, along with six homers and 22 RBIs, spanning 71 games, but that defense makes up for it.  For his career, hes slashing .234/.278/.383/.661.  The Royals have been one of baseballs pleasant surprises this season, entering Thursdays game vs. the Rays in po se sion of the third and final wild-card berth in the American League.  Kansas City (48-40) is in third place in the AL Central, receiving strong contributions from an MVP candidate in Witt and a stout pitching staff.  C.J. Miles Jersey
Коментирај
0