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Chas McCormick makes incredible catch to save Astros in Game 5
Houston Astros left fielder Chas McCormick (20) makes a catch on the fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (not pictured) for the second out during the eighth inning in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Chas McCormick makes incredible catch to save Astros in Game 5

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 11/4/22

Chas McCormick made a great catch in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday night to help his Houston Astros seal a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series.

The Astros were leading the Phillies 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth and J.T. Realmuto was up with one out. Realmuto slugged a 1-1 pitch from Ryan Pressly to deep right-center field. McCormick impressively made a leaping catch against the wall at Citizens Bank Park for the out.

That was one heck of a play. The difficulty of the catch was extreme as McCormick had to jump very high and time his leap perfectly.

Rather than having a runner in scoring position with one out, the great catch by McCormick put Houston an out away from victory.

Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch next, but Pressly got Nick Castellanos to ground out to third base with a full count to end the game.

The Astros now lead the series 3-2 and will be heading home for the final two games of the series.

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

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