Derek Hill robs a would-be home run with spectacular catch

sportsJun 27, 202622929

Phillies outfielder Derek Hill chased down and robbed Juan Soto of a would-be Mets home run with a sprawling, wall‑level grab, drawing a rare smile from starter Zack Wheeler. The catch came after Hill hit a pinch-hit, go-ahead home run Wednesday against the Nationals in the ninth inning, extending what supporters called a heroic two-night stretch. Observers described the play as one of the best in recent Phillies memory and replayed the sprawling grab repeatedly, while teammates and fans celebrated Hill’s impact. Hill was acquired in a recent trade that cost the Phillies two prospects and international cash, a deal some posts say has already paid off. Teammates Brandon Marsh and others were credited in posts for helping on nearby plays during the sequence that began with Hill initially losing the ball in the lights.

Linda Holmes

@lindaholmes.bsky.social

The lady directly opposite Derek Hill, in the blue cap, is me, and this is precisely when I yelled “Welcome to Philly” like a doofus. Oh my God it was so fun.

Derek Hill enters the Phillies dugout after his home run. You can only see my back. You have to trust me. It’s me.

34746d ago

Keith Law5

seeing this just after I finished your chapter in BIG FAN was perfectly timed

t2va.bsky.social3

As things took a turn, I thought to myself, “well, at least Linda is somewhere enjoying this.” If you were there for the flyover, you might be in my video!

Casey Drottar

@caseydrottar.bsky.social

Phillies outfielder Derek Hill lost this pop fly in the lights, but he gets bailed out by Brandon Marsh coming out of nowhere to make the catch

20345d ago

Cynthia Publishing Company6

Phils currently have at least two horseshoes up their butts this past week or so. Just absurd what they’ve been doing in the miracle department lately

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That’s the NY Mets’ job now: Make every other team look amazing. Or identify a breakout star. You’re welcome! Next up: Which pitcher will finish a perfect game or no-hitter vs. the Mutts?!