The Rays need the bats to get going to get back into the World Series, but their defense was spectacular in the second inning of Game 3.
Moments before a caught-stealing ended the Brewers' threat, Chandler Simpson saved extra bases with a terrific catch in left field on a line drive by Sal Frelick.
Simpson went full-speed into the wall but was able to get back up and stay in the game after taking a moment to collect himself.
Here's a look at Simpson's outstanding grab.
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Chandler Simpson slams into wall for unbelievable catch
Simpson went airborne to rob Frelick of extra bases on this line drive to left field, slamming into the wall and holding on:
CHANDLER SIMPSON CRASHES INTO THE WALL AND HANGS ON! https://t.co/EpITy0QGIA
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 27, 2026Simpson appeared stunned for a moment, but he was able to get the ball in and quickly get back on his feet. Here are some additional angles of the grab:
Some more looks at Chandler Simpson crashing into the wall to make the catch. https://t.co/FyfC81OO9s
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2026Interviewed by Ken Rosenthal in the bottom of the inning, Simpson said holding onto the ball took away some of the pain from the collision.
"It didn't feel too good, but it felt better knowing I made the catch," Simpson said.
Offense is needed more than anything for the Rays at this stage of the World Series, but having an athlete like Simpson in the outfield certainly doesn't hurt.
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