Kevin Mitchell makes a barehanded grab of ozzie smiths fly ball

On April 26, 1989 — After overrunning Cardinal shortstop Ozzie Smith‘s fly ball down in the left-field corner, Giants outfielder Kevin Mitchell recovers by reaching back and catching the ball in foul territory with his bare right hand. The National League’s eventual MVP’s amazing play occurs in the first inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to the Redbirds at Busch Stadium.

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In St. Louis‚ the Cardinals beat Fernando Valenzuela, 2 – 1‚ but the Dodgers still are a half-game in front of Cincinnati a day before the players’ strike begins. The Reds (35-21) win their 7th straight‚ topping the Mets‚ 2 – 1‚ in New York.

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In St. Louis‚ the Cardinals beat Fernando Valenzuela, 2 – 1‚ but the Dodgers still are a half-game in front of Cincinnati a day before the players’ strike begins. The Reds (35-21) win their 7th straight‚ topping the Mets‚ 2 – 1‚ in New York.

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