NEW YORK -- A fresh dirt stain decorating his right leg, Pirates left fielder Matt Joyce rose to his feet and raised his glove, a confirmation of a play that elicited a collective "Oh!" from the Citi Field crowd Thursday night.
Moments earlier, Joyce lay face down on the warning track, having just extended his body to complete a highlight-reel running catch and rob Curtis Granderson of a two-run hit in the eighth inning. It was part of a noteworthy night for Joyce, who filled in for the injured Starling Marte and also recorded two hits in the Pirates' 6-4 loss to the Mets.