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WATCH: Andrew Benintendi Robs Home Run in Acrobatic Fashion
The rookie outfielder went halfway over the wall to reel in a smash from Tampa Bay's Steven Souza Monday night.
When Andrew Benintendi was called up from Double A Portland earlier this month, Red Sox fans were eager to see one of the MLB's top prospects in action.
And so far, the 22-year-old rookie outfielder hasn't disappointed.
Benintendi checked another box in his breakout month Monday night, robbing his first major league home run.
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And boy did he do it in spectacular fashion.
Benintendi went halfway over the left field wall to bring in a smash from Tampa Bay's Steven Souza, preserving Boston's 3-0 lead in the 8th. The Sox went on to beat the Rays 6-2.
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Watch the acrobatic catch below:
Image: Screenshot of MLB Youtube video
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