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Watch: Astros OF makes unreal barehanded catch vs. Twins

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jul 6, 2024 1:02 AM ET

Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made one of the wildest catches of the year on Friday in his team’s contest against the Minnesota Twins.

The Astros led the Twins 10-5 in the bottom of the eighth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.

With a man on first and nobody out, Twins infielder Willi Castro smacked a 94-mph fastball toward the wall in right field.

Loperfido leaped into the wall to try to make the catch. He had the ball in his glove for a split second before it squirted out. Somehow, the 25-year-old was able to grab the ball with his bare hand before it hit the ground.

We still can't believe that Joey Loperfido made this catch … pic.twitter.com/cLjBhgeYT0

— MLB (@MLB) July 6, 2024

The play is even more impressive when you consider that Loperfido made the catch while stumbling from his collision against the wall.

The play didn’t look simple by any means, but Loperfido’s incredible balance still made it look easier than it was. He had his eyes locked on the ball the entire time.

The Astros went up 13-5 after the top of the ninth inning but just barely escaped with a 13-12 win.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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