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Jurickson Profar Robs Mookie Betts of Home Run at Short Wall in First Inning of NLDS

Oct 7, 2024, 12:16 AM

In a dramatic moment during the National League Division Series (NLDS), San Diego Padres' outfielder Jurickson Profar made a spectacular catch at the short wall down the left field line to rob Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts of a home run. The incident occurred in the first inning, with Betts rounding the bases and the stadium's home run graphics lighting up, only for Profar to reveal he had the ball in his glove. This play not only fooled the entire stadium but also led to a moment of trolling from Profar, who celebrated before throwing the ball back in. Betts, who has struggled recently, going 0 for his last 17 in October, walked three times in the game but was denied a crucial home run by Profar's impressive defensive play. Profar described the moment to Ken Rosenthal, expressing his excitement over achieving his wish to rob a homer in a playoff game.