Bradley shows athleticism with sensational play

PHOENIX — A year-and-a-half after getting drilled in the face by a line drive, D-backs right-hander Archie Bradley completed the 2016 season with no injury concerns after his final start in Saturday’s 9-5 win over the Padres at Chase Field.

But the outing didn’t pass by without one last scare for the Arizona starter.

With two outs in the fifth, San Diego third baseman Yangervis Solarte hit a liner directly at Bradley. The ball knocked Bradley’s glove off, then landed between third base and the mound.

But Bradley, who missed a month in 2015 after the scary incident in April, was fine this time. In fact, he ran over, delivered an off-balance throw to first while falling and retired Solarte with a remarkable play.

“I’m just glad I didn’t get hit again, that was really …

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