The Boston Red Sox got burned tonight. The game was tied in the fifth inning, and the Red Sox had two runners on base. There was just one out when J.D. Martinez came up to the plate. He hit what appeared to be a single into shallow right field.
However, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez had something to say about that. He charged the ball and brought his glove down low into the field. He kept his balance all the while, which turned out to be pivotal in preventing the go-ahead run from tagging and scoring.
Gonzalez made a shoe-string catch at ankle level and straightened out before throwing a rocket to his catcher. The runner on third tagged and raced for home, thinking he had more time than he did.
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However, Gonzalez's throw was perfect. It bounced once and then landed directly on the catcher's glove. He had plenty of time to turn and tag the runner for an out, thus completing one of the prettiest defensive plays you'll ever see. It was scored as a 9-2 double play.
MLB Twitter reacted immediately. Fans were amazed at the power and pinpoint accuracy Gonzalez displayed with his throw.
However, Boston Red Sox fans on the platform just couldn't understand why the runner on third decided to try for home plate. Clearly, Gonzalez's arm is not to be tested.
Boston Red Sox fans react after Cleveland Guardians outfielder Oscar Gonzalez burns them with a 9-2 double play
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One Twitter user couldn't believe how amazing the play was. It's not every day that fans get to see a 9-2 double play.
This fan wishes that defensive statistics counted in his fantasy baseball league. Gonzalez would have a lot more value if they did.
Oscar Gonzalez just so happens to be this user's favorite player.
This Guardians fan wants the league to put some respect on Gonzalez's name.
The Boston Red Sox baserunners should've known that Gonzalez was going to "yeet" the ball, as this user puts it.
As it turns out, Gonzalez also knows how to have fun at the plate. His walk-up song is the SpongeBob theme.
It all turned out fine for the Boston Red Sox. They still won the game by a score of 6-3.