Springer's great catch leads MLB's top GIFs

June 18th, 2016

Here are the top GIFs from Friday's games, courtesy of @MLBGifs.
1. It's like he has springs in his cleats
George Springer takes flight to make a remarkable diving catch, robbing the Reds of a hit. 
Gif: George Springer diving catch
2. How do you open this darn thing?
The Braves called upon Chris Withrow to take over in the seventh inning against the Mets. His first challenge? Opening the bullpen door. 
Gif: Chris Withrow struggling with bullpen gate
3. Going five-hole
Adam Conley may have missed the plate, but he delivers a strike right between the batter's legs. 
Gif: Adam Conley throws in between Ryan Raburn's legs
4. There's a ball in my drink
This Cubs fan gets the weekend started early after snagging a foul ball Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Gif: Fan catches foul ball in cup, chugs beer 
5. In some places, it's called a hat trick
Michael Saunders homered a career-best three times on Friday. He became the fourth Canadian-born player to accomplish that feat, joining Justin Morneau, Joey Votto and Larry Walker.
Gif: Michael Saunders 3 home runs
6. Big Papi in rarified air
David Ortiz matched three Hall of Famers with this home run, the 521st of his career. He's now tied with Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Frank Thomas for 19th place on the all-time list.
Gif: David Ortiz home run
7. He makes it look too easy
Alcides Escobar snags a grounder up the middle, making an impressive out at first.
Gif: Alcides Escobar spin throw to first