Jared Walsh Of The Los Angeles Angels Was At The Right Place At The Right Time For The American League During His Inaugural Major League Baseball All-Star Game In Denver Colorado

Jared Walsh who is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Angels was at the right place at the right time during his inaugural Major League Baseball All- Star Game in Denver Colorado at Coors Field home of the Colorado Rockies last night!

Where?

Left field!

Why?

Jared Walsh made a sliding catch to end the eighth inning and helped American League pitcher, Boston closer, pitcher Matt Barnes get out of a bases loaded jam with Chicago Cubs Kris Bryant hitting a sinking liner with the bases loaded and two out on a 3-0 fastball.

Jared Walsh had this to say about his performance!

I hope Joe Maddon wasn’t watching,” Walsh said. “I like first base a lot more than left field.”

Joking aside, Walsh said he felt he got a read on the ball and was pleased he was able to help the AL to their eighth straight Midsummer Classic win. He has played 20 games in right in the Majors, including 18 this season, and he made 17 career appearances in left as a Minor Leaguer.

“I could tell it had a little topspin,” Walsh said. “It seemed like he was out front maybe a tad so I just kind of broke in and fortunately it ended up in my glove. I felt it. But I looked back to make sure it wasn't rolling to the wall."

“according to an article by Rhett Bollinger on mlb.com”

Because of his defense the National League didn’t tie up the game at 5-5 and the American League won the game by a score of 5-2!