The triple play. It’s a glorious, rare feat. While grand slams, no-hitters and bench-clearing brawls may get more attention, its arguable that the triple play is just as spectacular.
And, on Saturday night, the Pirates certainly proved that. The team executed a 4-5-4 triple play — the first one in MLB history — during their 7-5 win against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Here’s a rundown of what happened, from the Associated Press:
“The St. Louis Cardinals had runners on second and third when Yadier Molina lined out to Pittsburgh second baseman Neil Walker.