Nestor Cortes #65 of the New York Yankees throws out Myles Straw #7 of the Cleveland Guardians (not pictured) at first base during the fourth inning in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 14, 2022 in New York, New York.
The MLB postseason brings out the best in everyone.
In Thursday's Game 2 of the ALDS between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians, pitcher Nestor Cortes showed just that.
Cleveland loaded the bases against Cortes in the fourth inning, but the 27-year-old starter escaped after a brilliant play.
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Myles Straw hit a chopper up the middle, which Cortes somehow got his glove on before falling to the ground. From there, he threw a one-hopper to first base to retire the speedy outfielder.
With the Yankees leading 2-1 at the time, it was a critical play to maintain the lead. If that ball had gotten past Cortes, or if he threw it away, it's possible that could've two runs scored.
