In his first MLB start at shortstop, Texas Ranger rookie Jonathan Ornelas made a spectacular play in one-run game to keep the Chicago White Sox off the bases.
Not until the eighth inning, at least. With one out in a one-run game, Chicago White Sox slugger Tommy Pham sent a shot deep in the hole between third and shortstop when Ornelas stepped into the spotlight with an amazing play.
Ornelas, moving to his right, made the backhanded stop and channeled Derek Jeter and Ozzie Smith with a jump throw to first base to a stretched out Nathaniel Lowe to get Pham. Starting pitcher Jon Gray cheered the play from the mound before getting a loud ovation from the sold out Globe Life Field crowd for his performance. Gray held Chicago to a run on four hits over 7 2/3 innings.
Ornelas started at shortstop in place of Corry Seager, who was getting a day off. Being able to make a play as he did helps build confidence when playing time is infrequent, Ornelas said. "It's definitely massive. Trying to figure it out on offense, it's tough," he said. "Today I felt like I had a couple of quality at-bats and nothing to show for it. Being able to contribute, it's awesome. It definitely helps the confidence, makes me feel like I helped the team out today."Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news.
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