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Rockies’ Jake McCarthy becomes first left fielder since 2013 to record unassisted double play

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Colorado Rockies' Jake McCarthy, rear, is tagged out by Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Henry Davis attempting to score on a fielder's choice by Brett Sullivan during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake McCarthy had the first unassisted double play by a left fielder in the big leagues since 2013, accomplishing the feat for the Colorado Rockies against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

McCarthy charged in on a sinking line drive from Bryan Reynolds, catching the ball on a full sprint for the second out of the first inning.

Pittsburgh’s Oneil Cruz — who started on second base — was near third when McCarthy made the catch, so the 28-year-old continued to jog toward the infield, stepping on second for the final out.

It was the first unassisted double play by a left fielder since Jonny Gomes on July 31, 2013, according to Elias Sports Bureau.

The Rockies won the game 10-4.

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Colorado Rockies’ Jake McCarthy follows the flight of his grand slam off New York Mets relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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