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Oberg flashes leather to avoid Ichiro infamy
- Updated: August 7, 2016
DENVER — It took a display of all his ability and instincts, but Rockies reliever Scott Oberg made a ninth-inning play during Saturday night’s 12-6 victory over the Marlins that prevented him from being the pitcher who gave up Ichiro Suzuki’s 3,000th career hit.
Oberg, a second-year right-hander, leaped to knock down Ichiro’s sharp bouncer up the middle, dropped the ball while spinning, but sank to a knee to retrieve it and make an in-time throw to first base. However, that highlight-package play might not be appreciated by many folks outside …
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