Brandon Phillips’s behind-the-back toss to second base was incredibly clutch
On Monday night, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips showed why he’s a four-time Gold Glove winner.
With two on, two out and Cincinnati holding a 5-4 lead, Chicago Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler smacked a grounder at smooth-operating Phillips. The second baseman made a sliding grab and flipped the ball behind his back to shortstop Eugenio Suarez, who grabbed the ball bare-handed. Phillips’ throw beat Anthony Rizzo at second base and ended the seventh inning.
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The ridiculously clutch play preserved the Reds lead and the game finished with a 5-4 Reds’ win.
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