In the top of the ninth inning of Game 3 of the 2025 World Series , Tommy Edman made a game-saving defensive play. With the score tied 5–5, and tension high at Dodger Stadium, he threw out the go-ahead run at third for the second out of the inning, keeping the game tied.

With a runner on first and one out, a popup floated into shallow right field. The veteran infielder broke hard toward the foul line, slid on the edge of the outfield grass, and made the catch just above the turf. In one motion, he popped up and fired a one-hop strike to third, nailing the go-ahead runner for the second out of the inning.

MLB later shared the highlight on their official X account (formerly known as Twitter), showcasing the full sequence — Edman’s full-speed slide, the quick transfer, and the perfect

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