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Seiya Suzuki left Japan’s World Baseball Classic game against Venezuela after a stolen-base attempt that left him limping with right knee discomfort. An update indicated the injury isn’t necessarily serious, but Cubs officials will monitor him as Opening Day approaches, with multiple outfield options available if he needs time off.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde referred to Gunnar Henderson's caught stealing in the bottom of the ninth inning as a "miscommunication." Henderson attempted to steal second base while the Orioles were trailing 3-2 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Rangers. Catcher Jonah Heim threw out Henderson, changing the momentum of the game. Henderson claimed he saw a steal sign, but the attempt was unusual given the circumstances. The Orioles' win expectancy dropped significantly after the caught stealing.
SportsNet New York Mets' announcer Gary Cohen criticized the Arizona Diamondbacks and manager Torey Lovullo for allowing Tim Locastro, the potential winning run, to steal second base in the bottom of the ninth inning. Despite Cohen's criticism, the Diamondbacks held on to win the game 4-3. The decision to play behind Locastro instead of holding him on first base was seen as unusual, and Cohen called it a boneheaded managerial decision.
Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds stole home in a thrilling stolen-base sequence during their 8-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, giving the Reds their first lead in the seventh inning. De La Cruz showcased his timely hitting and sensational speed, starting with an RBI single and then successfully stealing both third base and home plate, catching the Brewers' defense off guard.
Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals needed late-inning, lockdown pitching and to be resourceful when they weren’t flashy, cunning when they lacked timing, and not miss the slimmest opportunity.
Brendan Donovan's steal of third base in the top of the 10th inning put him in position to score on a passed ball, creating a run without a hit to send the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against Cleveland on Saturday at Progressive Field. The Cardinals had two hits in the game, but Donovan scored two runs in the game. The Cardinals lead the National League in steals this month, and they aim to be one of the more aggressive teams when stealing because they believe they’re among the most prepared to exploit opponents’ habits.