AJ Pollock made the play of the game in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the rival Padres, robbing Manny Machado of a potential go-ahead two-run homer, and he was rewarded with the Play of the Week honor Monday. Pollock went all the way to the wall before making the leaping grab, wrestling the ball away from a pack of fans in the left-field bleachers.

Pollock said that he wanted to redeem himself after looking “unathletic” as he attempted unsuccessfully to rob Pete Alonso’s homer on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. He did just that on Tuesday.

“I was thinking of the last time I tried to rob a homer and embarrassed myself,” Pollock laughed. “I kinda saw that it was carrying a little bit and I didn’t want to jump late like I did last time and run into the wall. The timing was right and I was able to make the grab.”

Pollock’s night didn’t end with the stellar defensive play, either. He continued his career-best season at the plate, giving the Dodgers much-needed insurance with a two-run single in the seventh inning. Through 97 games, Pollock has a .307 batting average, which would be the second highest in a season during his career.

“I think since the break, he’s played as good a baseball as anybody,” manager Dave Roberts said. “He’s playing really good defense, being dynamic on the bases. He’s slugging, but can downshift and get a base hit when we need it. He has just been an overall really good player.”