Colton Cowser robs Jake McCarthy of a walk-off home run

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Colton Cowser robs Jake McCarthy of a walk-off home run
Summary

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser preserved a win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night by robbing a potential walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. With a runner on base, Rockies hitter Jake McCarthy struck a deep fly ball to center field that appeared headed over the fence. Cowser leaped at the wall and extended his glove behind his head to secure the ball, ending the scoring threat. The game had previously been delayed for two hours due to rain. Rockies manager Warren Schaffer described the defensive play as a difficult outcome for his team following the late-inning effort. The catch effectively sealed the victory for the Orioles.

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  • Colton Cowser robbed a potential walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
  • The catch occurred at the outfield fence to stop a shot from Jake McCarthy.
  • The game featured a two-hour rain delay at the stadium.
  • Warren Schaffer characterized the play as a critical moment that impacted the outcome.
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