HOUSTON -- Nothing hit into the gaps is safe in Houston as long as George Springer is around.
The Astros' high-flying outfielder, who's destined for his first All-Star Game appearance, showed why he's one of the best defensive outfielders in the AL in the third inning of Tuesday's 6-4 loss when ran down a Jaycob Brugman fly ball in the gap and made a spectacular diving catch.
The catch registered as four stars, according to Statcast™, with Springer -- starting in right field -- covering 57 feet in 3.7 seconds. Springer is now 4-of-8 on 4-star catches, and his 50 percent catch rate on catches of that difficulty ranks 11th in MLB this season.
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Springer, a finalist for a Gold Glove last year, has played primarily center field this season, making the move from right field.