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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Jason Heyward Makes Game-Saving Diving Catch in 9th, Chipper Chews Out Mets Fan on Twitter



It's the bottom of the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves are clinging to a one-run lead with runners on first and second. The Mets Justin Turner takes a 1-0 gift of a pitch from closer Craig Kimbrel and rocked it to left center. A sure double off the bat and a winner for the stinkin' Mets. But center fielder Jason Heyward had different plans. In only his fifth game playing center field Heyward saved the game with an unbelievable catch.

Chipper Jones got an interesting response from a bitter Mets fan on Twitter. Chipper's response was classic...