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MLB pitcher makes freakish catch
Talk about catching fire!
Texas Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez pulled off a freakish catch off to out Los Angeles Angels slugger Andrelton Simmons
Martinez had just walked a batter in the fifth innings when Simmons smashed the pitch straight back at him.
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Instead of running for cover, the 26 year old caught the ball behind his back as he was moving in the opposite direction away, before slashing the ball to first base to complete the double-play.
Texas won the home game 3-2 to improve their American League best record to 89-62.
