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Watch: Billy Hamilton shows off speed, makes diving catch in center

Reds centerfielder Billy Hamilton showed off his wheels and his glove on a diving catch. 
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Reds centerfielder Billy Hamilton showed off his speed and his glove on a diving catch Tuesday night.

Hamilton, known for his incredible speed and base-stealing ability, flashed his glove work against the Rangers, robbing Carlos Beltran of a hit in the top of the sixth. Beltran hit a shot to deep left center, and Hamilton not only sped over to track the ball, he laid out for a diving catch on the warning track:

The Reds entered Tuesday in last place in the NL Central, while the Rangers are in first in the AL West.

Hamilton, 25, has 53 stolen bases this season.