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Beeks Swallows Fly on Mound, Seals Diamondbacks’ Victory

Beeks recovered from an insect mishap to retire the last three batters in an 8-2 Coors Field win

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Overview

  • Beeks replaced Juan Morillo to start the bottom of the ninth with the Diamondbacks ahead 8-2.
  • He swallowed a fly mid-delivery, which caused him to gag until catcher José Herrera arrived to check on him alongside manager Torey Lovullo.
  • After washing down the insect with water on the mound, Beeks resumed his delivery to yield a solo homer to Brenton Doyle.
  • He completed the inning allowing one run on two hits with a strikeout to finish the game.
  • Beeks labeled the incident 'a good story for later,' stating he felt fine after the game.