{"id":323424,"date":"2026-06-05T02:21:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/323424\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T02:21:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T02:21:10","slug":"blue-jays-chad-dallas-makes-jaw-dropping-behind-the-back-snag-to-escape-trouble-in-memorable-mlb-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/323424\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays’ Chad Dallas makes jaw-dropping behind-the-back snag to escape trouble in memorable MLB debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blue Jays’ Chad Dallas makes jaw-dropping behind-the-back snag to escape trouble in memorable MLB debut<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> reliever Chad Dallas<\/a> announced himself with an insane play in his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves<\/a> on Thursday.<\/p>\n

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In the third inning,\u00a0Dallas allowed an infield single to Ronald Acuna Jr.<\/a>, followed by a steal to second base. The pitcher gave up another single to Mauricio Dubon<\/a> and Matt Olson<\/a>‘s sac-fly brought home Acuna Jr. Ozzie Albies<\/a> flied out to right field. Dubon reached second as Dallas walked Michael Harris II<\/a>. A wild pitch from Dallas put Dubon at third.<\/p>\n

With runners stranded at the corner, danger was looming for the Blue Jays rookie. This is when Dallas delivered an unforgettable play on the mound. Braves’ Dominic Smith<\/a> hit it back at him and Dallas made a slick behind-the-back snag to strand runners at the corner.<\/p>\n

The defensive gem came at a critical moment as the Braves were threatening to eat into Toronto’s 3-1 lead.<\/p>\n

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MORE:Who is Chad Dallas? What to know about Blue Jays’ pitcher making MLB debut<\/a><\/p>\n

Chad Dallas retires Braves sluggers in first MLB inning<\/p>\n

Chad Dallas delivered a top-notch moment in the second inning as well.<\/p>\n

Dallas was brought on the mound after starting pitcher Mason Fluharty<\/a> ran into trouble in the second inning. The Blue Jays’ rookie had Michael Harris II at third when he walked out.<\/p>\n

In the pressure situation, the rookie retired Austin Riley<\/a> (fouled out to third) before allowing a walk to Mike Yastrzemski<\/a>. Dallas struck out catcher Sandy Leon<\/a> to close out the inning without giving up any runs.<\/p>\n

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