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Brewers' home-run robbery evokes iconic catch from nine years earlier
Original: Two robberies, nine years apart: Brewers' heroics elicited memories of an iconic catch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell made a spectacular home-run robbery in an NLDS win over the San Diego Padres, prompting comparisons to a famous defensive play from nine years earlier. Commentators have dubbed both plays 'robberies', drawing parallels between the young outfielder's heroics and one of baseball's most memorable catches, with fans debating which was the greater feat.
Why now: A dramatic defensive play in the playoffs reignited memories of a comparable iconic catch, sparking debate among baseball fans
Milwaukee BrewersGarrett MitchellSan Diego PadresMLB
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- Two robberies, nine years apart: Brewers' heroics elicited memories of an iconic catch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7668361/2026/10/08/brewers-home-run-robbery-garrett-mitchell-nlds-win-padres/ # Baseball # Sports # MLB · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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