Rays outfielder is left hanging (literally) in failed attempt to catch a Kendrys Morales homer
Don’t you hate when that happens?
During the Royals’ 3-2 win at Tampa Bay on Friday night, Kendrys Morales crushed a ball in the third inning. Rays’ center fielder Kevin Kiermaier ran back to attempt a home-run-saving catch.
Thing is, the ball hit a catwalk above center field (only at Tropicana Field, friends), and Kiermaier decided to hang out (the Vine is from MLB):
The play was reviewed and Morales’ two-run homer stood. Here is the replay:
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