Must-See MLB Highlights From Saturday (September 12, 2020)

The 2017 World Series was one of the greatest Fall Classics of all-time in a back-and-fourth series that featured plenty of exciting games during the memorable 7-game series that is now tainted because of Houston’s cheating scandal. 2020 featured the first time these two teams have played each other since and this night saw the Astros pull off an exhilarating comeback, no cheating necessary. The Yankees, Cubs, Angels, and Blue Jays joined Houston with late victories on 9/12.

Enjoy the best highlights from Saturday’s MLB action all in one place:

*Via @MLB on Twitter/YouTube

Astros Comeback

The 2017 World Series re-match seemed to heavily favor the loser of that epic series up until the 9th inning where typically solid closer Kenley Jansen was getting teed off as he didn’t get a single batter out during his save attempt, but allowed four runs to score for Houston’s best win of the year so far.

The @Astros score FIVE times in the 9th for the comeback W in LA.

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— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2020

Weekend Game-Winners

Houston didn’t have to walk off to win the game in the final frame on Saturday just like the Cubs, Angels, and Blue Jays, who all made great plays late in the game to walk away with a win. Luke Voit on the other hand did get a true walk-off, doing so in sac fly fashion.

Jason Heyward comes up clutch and the @Cubs steal one.

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— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2020

A pickoff to end it! #GotYourBack pic.twitter.com/PUaaf1t3A5
— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2020

Mile High moonshot 🌝 pic.twitter.com/1WTLA1ZV3X
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 13, 2020

Luke Skieswalkoff. pic.twitter.com/N48CG3bP7z
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 12, 2020

OF Diving Catches

When it comes to making web gems, outfielders typically either have two options: rob a home run or make an outstanding diving catch. This section is all about the latter as Lourdes Gurriel, Victor Reyes, and Justin Upton showcased some high-quality speed to get to these balls and bring them in for the out.

This ball was pretty much behind Lourdes Gurriel Jr. when he caught it. 😮

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— MLB (@MLB) September 12, 2020

Hail to the Victor!#DetroitRoots pic.twitter.com/B2puOOZag1
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) September 13, 2020

10/10 read from #10 🙌 pic.twitter.com/bksTpSWs3B
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 13, 2020

MVP Have a Day

Most sports books didn’t even list Jose Abreu as a top-50 MVP candidate entering the 2020 season, but the Chicago slugger has raked all season and put together a signature MVP performance (4-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 5 R) on Saturday to help the White Sox rout Detroit 14-0 as they sit atop the AL Central with 15 games remaining.

Is José Abreu your pick for AL MVP? #CarryTheFreight pic.twitter.com/caTIzndmIG
— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2020

Unassisted Pitcher Putout

The pitcher’s main responsibility is to get batters out by throwing strikes and getting them to chase at balls outside the zone. At times, teams need them to make plays defensively, but that’s usually completed by throwing the ball to first or running to the bag and catching it on balls hit to the right side of the infield. It’s extremely rare to see a pitcher field a grounder and get an out all by himself, especially at 3B, which is what makes this play so special.

The old 1-unassisted at 3rd base. 🤯

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— MLB (@MLB) September 13, 2020

Anderson & Montgomery

Seth Lugo had the best play by any pitcher on Saturday, but Ian Anderson and Jordan Montgomery produced the best overall performances as Anderson only allowed a single hit all game while Montgomery also didn’t give up a single run while racking up a career-high nine K’s.