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Watch Lorenzo Cain, Nori Aoki make incredible catches in ALDS opener

Royals’ outfielder Lorenzo Cain made a leaping catch in the first inning of the ALDS opener against the Angels.
Royals’ outfielder Lorenzo Cain made a leaping catch in the first inning of the ALDS opener against the Angels. Shane Keyser The Kansas City Star

In case you missed it, or just want to relive the moment, Lorenzo Cain made a leaping catch in the first inning of Game 1 of the Royals’ playoff series against the Los Angeles Angels.

GIF: Here's the catch by Lorenzo Cain (req @tfroning86) on Twitpic

Pitcher Jason Vargas’s reaction to the catch is just as priceless:

GIF: Jason Vargas's reaction to Lorenzo Cain's leap... on Twitpic

Cain wasn’t the only Royal with a memorable catch. Outfielder Nori Aoki also stole the show.

GIF: Nori Aoki goes baaaack and then sideways to make the catch on Twitpic

This story was originally published October 2, 2014 at 8:45 PM.

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