The Opening Day loss was marked by unfavorable weather and a disappointing score. However, notable performances included Michael Busch's strong batting and Pete Crow-Armstrong's return. A standout moment was a clever defensive play involving Nico Hoerner, Alex Bregman, and Dansby Swanson, demonstrating high baseball IQ. The play involved strategic throws and fakes that ultimately led to a crucial out. Despite the loss, the experience was enjoyable, especially in the company of friends.
"Immense baseball IQ play here from three of the best HWA (How to win awareness) guys in baseball. Very subtle play. With 2 outs & a runner on 1B, Hoerner keeps the ball in the infield & makes a 180 spin throw to 3B. Bregman realizes that there is no play at 3B & comes out to get the ball & redirects it to 2B."
"Swanson fake cuts the throw to 3B & slows the runner (Wiemer) down enough to have a play at 2B. After the fake cut, Swanson retreats to 2B in time to get Bregman's redirected throw for the 3rd out of the inning. It was just a brilliant display of heads-up baseball from THREE superlative defensive infielders on one play."
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