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Pittsburgh Pirates pull off first 4-5-4 triple play in MLB history against Cardinals

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The triple play. It’s a glorious, rare feat. While grand slams, no-hitters and bench-clearing brawls may get more attention, its arguable that the triple play is just as spectacular.

And, on Saturday night, the Pirates certainly proved that. The team executed a 4-5-4 triple play — the first one in MLB history — during their 7-5 win against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Here’s a rundown of what happened, from the Associated Press:

“The St. Louis Cardinals had runners on second and third when Yadier Molina lined out to Pittsburgh second baseman Neil Walker. Walker fired to third baseman Jung Ho Kang to double off Jhonny Peralta for the second out. Kang threw back to Walker standing on second for the final out after St. Louis’ Jason Heyward froze between second and third.”

PHEW. Take a look at that.

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