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Video: Phillies' Johan Rojas Robs Fernando Tatis Jr. In Epic Start to 1st MLB Game

It took one inning for Johan Rojas to endear himself to Philadelphia Phillies fans.

The 22-year-old rookie robbed San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. of an extra-base hit with a terrific catch at the wall, then fired the ball back to Drew Ellis to double up Ha-Seong Kim at first base.

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The Phillies announced Rojas was being called up from Double-A Reading on Friday, but he didn't play in the series opener.

Saturday marks Rojas' first career start in MLB.