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Pillar back at it with another dazzling catch
- Updated: May 7, 2016
TORONTO — Another day, another highlight-reel catch by Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar.
Pillar has made spectacular grabs part of his regular routine, and he was back to his old tricks in Saturday’s 6-2 loss to the Dodgers. In the top of the ninth, Pillar sprawled out to make a diving catch that took an extra-base hit away from Carl Crawford.
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When the ball left Crawford’s bat, it appeared headed for the gap in left-center field. Pillar had other plans. According to Statcast™, he covered 69.266 feet with a route efficiency of 97.494 percent to take the hit away.
“I dragged my right cheek across the turf for about five yards, so I’ve got a little rug burn,” said Pillar, who had a large red mark just below his right eye. “I feel like that’s what I’m out there to do, make plays. I try to keep them as …
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