VIDEO: Victor Robles Makes Sensational Leaping Grab to Rob Jose Altuve of Extra Bases
By Karl Rasmussen
It only took two batters until the Astros tested Nationals' Victor Robles in center field, and boy did he respond to the challenge. Jose Altuve laced a screamer to the warning track in center, and Robles gave pursuit, tracking the ball and somehow managing to haul it in with a leap.
Jose Altuve JUST missed hitting a 2-run HR.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2019
What a catch by @Nationals CF Víctor Robles! pic.twitter.com/F0EjkBfPO6
The sensational catch robbed Altuve of extra bases and forced George Springer to bust back to first base in order to avoid the double play.
What could have been a lethal start to the ball game for the Astros was mitigated by the heroics in the outfield from the 22-year-old.