CHICAGO -- Yes, Jay Bruce's diving catch in the ninth inning saved the game for the Reds in their 5-4 victory over the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field. But it was Billy Hamilton who was earning praise.
With the potential winning run on second base and one out in a 4-4 game, Bruce sprinted from right field on a hard-hit ball from Chicago pinch-hitter Jonathan Herrera. Bruce leapt at the last moment, extending his arm to take away a walk-off hit and keep the runner from advancing beyond third base.