Astros on the Brink of World Series Title After Stunning ‘Play of the Year’ Catch in 9th Inning Saves Game

The ⚾Houston Astros have Chas McCormick to thank for a jaw-dropping catch in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday, allowing them to beat the ⚾Philadelphia Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series. The Astros are now up in the series 3-2.

After Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly retired one batter, J.T. Realmuto came up to bat. With a 1-1 count, the Phillies catcher hit what looked like a dinger into right-center field.

But outfielder McCormick made a fabulous catch at the wall to get the out.

Even the Astros’ official Twitter proudly claimed McCormick’s catch “PLAY OF THE YEAR.”

Even Astros’ first baseman Trey Mancini said he thought the hit was a home run at first, ESPN reported.

“Incredible. I thought off the bat it was a homer. If not, off the wall,” Mancini said.

McCormick later told