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Starling Marte manages to catch a fly ball and Jordy Mercer at the same time

Isn't it great when you end up with more than you expected? You know, it's that feeling when the vending machine gives you two candy bars instead of one, or when you wake up and then realize you still have three more hours to sleep. 
Well, we assume that's how first-time All-Star Starling Marte felt during the fourth inning of Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cubs. Not only did he snag a fly ball ball, he also caught Jordy Mercer:

That's a pretty good two-for-one deal. 

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