PITTSBURGH – Francisco Cervelli rounded first base and all he could do was clap when he saw Billy Hamilton’s diving catch in center field.
Hamilton chased the line drive in right-center field, dove onto the warning track and secured the snow cone catch. Cervelli, the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher, removed his helmet and pointed toward Hamilton in appreciation of the play. Pirates fans even cheered Hamilton as he jogged back into the dugout.
It wasn’t just his defense.
Hamilton had three hits and scored each time to lead the Reds to an 8-6 victory in Sunday's finale at PNC Park.