Colabello ends Blue Jays' rough inning with defensive gem
The Toronto Blue Jays got off to a horrendous start in the first inning against the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Friday, and it took some outstanding defensive chops from Chris Colabello to end the torture.
Jose Bautista got things going in the wrong direction after failing to make a catch on a Delino DeShields liner at the fence, after which the Blue Jays defense collapsed en route to spotting the Rangers a 2-0 lead.
Las 3 jugadas no hechas por @BlueJays en la 1era entrada. @MLB #ALDS pic.twitter.com/dokJBcn6gr
— José Manuel Villalva (@ElPepeSports) October 9, 2015
Luckily for the Blue Jays, first baseman Colabello turned an unassisted double play to end the inning, thanks to a combination of some fine defensive work and a base-running blunder from Prince Fielder.
Great heads-up play by @CC20Rake! #BlueJays #ComeTogether pic.twitter.com/Qu5nhtLYFZ
— Blue Jays SPORTalk (@SPORTalkJays) October 9, 2015
With the play, Colabello earned the fifth unassisted ground ball double play by a first baseman in postseason history.