The Reds’ infield combined for one of the strangest putouts of the season on Monday, with a bullet of a throw from shortstop Elly De La Cruz capping off what was a wild play for the defense.
Mariners’ Ty France hit a ground ball back towards the pitchers mound, which deflected off pitcher Michael Mariot resulting in a difficult play for second baseman Spencer Steer.
After the ball ate up Steer in front of second base, De La Cruz was in perfect position as a backup, and was successfully able to make the play and rifle the ball to first base to beat France by a step.
