Oct 27 2024 2 mins 1
On October 27, 1982, one of the most significant moments in baseball history occurred during Game 3 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers. The game was played at Milwaukee County Stadium, and the Brewers were leading the series 2-0.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, with the score tied 4-4, Brewers' slugger Gorman Thomas stepped up to the plate to face Cardinals' pitcher Joaquín Andújar. Thomas had already hit a home run earlier in the game, and the tension was high as he faced off against the Cardinals' ace.
On the first pitch, Thomas swung and connected with the ball, sending it soaring towards the right-field fence. Cardinals' right fielder George Hendrick raced back to the wall, leaped high into the air, and miraculously caught the ball just as it was about to clear the fence. The catch was so incredible that even the Brewers' fans couldn't help but cheer in admiration.
Hendrick's catch became known as "The Catch," and it is still considered one of the greatest defensive plays in World Series history. It was a turning point in the game, as the Cardinals went on to win 6-4 and eventually captured the series in seven games.
The image of Hendrick leaping above the fence to snag Thomas' would-be home run is one of the most iconic in baseball history and has been replayed countless times in the years since. It remains a testament to the incredible athleticism and skill of the players who compete on baseball's biggest stage.
In the bottom of the 7th inning, with the score tied 4-4, Brewers' slugger Gorman Thomas stepped up to the plate to face Cardinals' pitcher Joaquín Andújar. Thomas had already hit a home run earlier in the game, and the tension was high as he faced off against the Cardinals' ace.
On the first pitch, Thomas swung and connected with the ball, sending it soaring towards the right-field fence. Cardinals' right fielder George Hendrick raced back to the wall, leaped high into the air, and miraculously caught the ball just as it was about to clear the fence. The catch was so incredible that even the Brewers' fans couldn't help but cheer in admiration.
Hendrick's catch became known as "The Catch," and it is still considered one of the greatest defensive plays in World Series history. It was a turning point in the game, as the Cardinals went on to win 6-4 and eventually captured the series in seven games.
The image of Hendrick leaping above the fence to snag Thomas' would-be home run is one of the most iconic in baseball history and has been replayed countless times in the years since. It remains a testament to the incredible athleticism and skill of the players who compete on baseball's biggest stage.
