The Giants pulled off one of the most improbable comebacks you’ll see Wednesday, with Bryce Edridge’s walk-off grand slam bringing San Francisco all the way back from an eight-run deficit in the eighth inning. Perhaps the Giants gained the momentum they needed because of one of the best plays you’ll see that didn’t count.
Wednesday’s Balldude, a 77-year-old with “Lefty” written across his uniform, ranged to his right for a Jorbit Vivas foul ball down the first-base line in the top of the eighth inning. Lefty moved quickly, snagging a roller that looked at first like it might get past him.
He tumbled to the ground afterward but held on. Lefty punctuated it with an excited fist pump before going to deliver the ball to the stands. What a play!
With the Nationals leading, 9-1, at the time, the Giants then scored five runs in the home half of the eighth and five more in the ninth for the W. Let’s hope Lefty got a well-deserved game ball for his efforts.