Detroit Tigers slugger Justin Upton thought he had an extra-base hit on Thursday night, but Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon had other ideas.
Alex Gordon makes fantastic diving catch for Royals
The @Royals' Alex Gordon has 4 Gold Gloves. He's ready for number 5. #DETvsKC #MLBonFS1https://t.co/YiMUymZJSd
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 22, 2016
Lorenzo Cain was impressed in center field.
This guy ... pic.twitter.com/ohiCB3KZr7
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 22, 2016
As was pitcher Edinson Volquez.
Yeah, we're tipping our hat for you too, Alex Gordon. #DETvsKC #MLBonFS1 pic.twitter.com/ULvedwgl4G
— FS1 (@FS1) April 22, 2016
Gordon's catch in the fourth came one inning after he made a strong throw to third base to nail Jose Iglesias, the second outfield assist of the season for Gordon.
#A1 Bazooka, inbound ... pic.twitter.com/qQwMdG33XL
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 22, 2016
Gordon won four straight Gold Glove Awards in left field from 2011-2014, but saw his streak snapped last year. But if he keeps making plays like on Thursday, he may need to create more space on his mantel.
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