Colton Cowser makes dramatic catch to seal Orioles win over Rockies
In the ninth inning at Coors Field, Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser leapt and caught a ball that would have been a walk-off home run for the Rockies, preserving a 2-1 victory.
At Coors Field on Monday night, Jake McCarthy of the Colorado Rockies drove a 415-foot ball that seemed set to end the game in a walk-off home run. Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser pursued the ball, timed a leap along the fence and secured the catch, falling onto the warning track as the crowd reacted. The defensive heroics were quickly circulated online, with former Orioles outfielder Adam Jones commenting on the rarity of the play.
The Orioles' victory brought their record to 69-69, a modest standing that still places them half a game behind the Guardians for the third AL Wild Card position. The win also tightened the race with the Rangers, Blue Jays and Twins as the final month of the season approaches.
Why it matters
The catch preserved a win for Baltimore, keeping their postseason hopes alive in a tight Wild Card race.
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