SEATTLE — It wasn’t happening this time.
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez robbed New York Yankees leadoff hitter Trent Grisham of a home run with a spectacular over-the-wall catch to start the game at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday.
Rodríguez jumped when he reached the left-center field wall and reached well over it before making the snag.
There was then a moment of confusion. Rodríguez came down and didn’t immediately show the ball, so Grisham rounded second base and headed toward third like it was a home run. Then Rodríguez pumped his fist and threw the ball back into the infield.
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It came against Luis Castillo’s 95.7 mph fastball in a 2-2 count.
Grisham hit a pair of home runs over Rodríguez’s head in Game 1 of the series on Monday — one of Grisham’s blasts that day actually deflected off Rodríguez’s glove.
The Yankees and Mariners split the first two games of the series.
Grisham’s power has been on full display this season. His 12 homers are tied for the fifth-most in the majors. He hit just nine last year.
Rodriguez is considered one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball. His 5 Outs Above Average placed him within the 97th percentile of players going into Wednesday.
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