Almora on catch: ‘Highlight of my career so far’

SAN FRANCISCO — Ultimately, it only delayed the result — a 6-5 San Francisco win in 13 innings to force another game in this National League Division Series. But a ninth-inning catch by Cubs rookie Albert Almora Jr. did extend Game 3 into extra innings and offered, on a national stage, a glimpse at why so many believe he’ll be a more permanent fixture in Chicago’s outfield quite soon.

After coming inches short of making a diving catch on Conor Gillaspie’s go-ahead RBI triple in the eighth, Almora provided the defensive highlight of the night with a sliding catch to rob Buster Posey of what would have been a game-winning hit in the ninth. Almora turned the catch into an inning-ending double play, too, as Brandon Belt had committed himself to scoring from first when the line drive left Posey’s bat.

The Cubs still lead the best-of-five series, 2-1. The NLDS resumes with Game 4 on Tuesday night at AT&T Park, live on FS1 at 8:30 ET/7:30 CT.

Game Date Time Matchup TV/Highlights Gm 1 Oct. 7   CHC 1, SF 0 Gm 2 Oct. 8   CHC 5, SF 2 Gm 3 Oct. 10   SF 6, CHC, 5 (13) Gm 4 Oct. 11 8:30 p.m. CHC @ SF FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 8:30 p.m. SF @ CHC FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ET • Division Series start time scenarios • Giants vs. Cubs NLDS coverageShop for postseason gear: Cubs | Giants

“Highlight of my career so far,” Almora said after what was his postseason debut. “As soon as he …

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