PITTSBURGH (93.7 the Fan) Helping hold down a one-run lead late in the game, Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitcher Kyle Crick had to make a kick save to maintain the lead.
Crick was pitching to Paul Goldschmidt of the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the eighth inning.
With a runner on second and down by one run, Goldschmidt grounds a pitch back up the middle.
Crick makes an ice hockey goalie-like move to stop the grounder from possibly making the outfield.
The ensuing recovery and throw to first was just as impressive as Crick flips the ball to Erik Gonzalez while falling to get Goldschmidt out at first.
Possibly saving a run and the game, Crick’s play deserves a few replays.
The Pirates would hold on to their 5-4 lead for their 28th win of the season.