Get a kick outta this: Crazy play by pitcher

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CLEVELAND — Zach McAllister made a kick save, and it was a beauty.

In the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Twins, McAllister turned in an incredible play that had the Progressive Field crowd reacting in a mix of cheers and laughter. The Indians’ reliever kicked a line drive back to the mound and then made an improbable catch for a one-of-a-kind out.

With one out and Cleveland clinging to a 5-4 lead, McAllister unleashed a 95-mph fastball to Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki, who ripped a liner back up the middle at 101 mph, according to Statcast™. As McAllister finished his delivery, the ball struck his left calf …

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