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Watch: Phillips' behind-the-back flip starts slick DP

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DatDudeBP sure play some D.

Brandon Phillips, the longtime Cincinnati Reds second baseman traded this offseason to his native Atlanta, put his considerable defensive chops on display Thursday at Champion Stadium, where the four-time Gold Glover started a slick, seventh-inning double play with a diving stab that was followed by a sensational behind-the-back flip to shortstop Dansby Swanson.

Get used to this kind of thing, Braves fans.

(Video courtesy: MLB.com)

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