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If he decides to hang up his baseball equipment, Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud may have a future career in acting after his performance at Truist Park Tuesday.
Atlanta was up 14-3 in the bottom of the eighth over Washington. The Nationals, not wanting to waste a bullpen arm, sent out infielder Dee Strange-Gordon to relief pitch.
He tossed a 55 mph pitch that was heading for d’Arnaud’s left arm. Hilarity ensued:
Braves announcers and the crowd ate up d’Arnaud’s performance as he flopped to the ground in a grand fashion.