Cody Bellinger’s Game-Saving Catch Left Yankees Fans in Awe

New York won their third in a row thanks to Belli flashing the leather.

Bellinger saved the game for the Yankees on Wednesday night. | Screenshot via @MLB on X

Down 4-3 to the New York Yankees in the ninth inning with a runner in scoring position, the Kansas City Royals had a chance to tie things up at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.

Then, Cody Bellinger happened.

Facing a hitter-friendly 2-1 count, MJ Melendez ripped a liner into deep right field that looked destined to land and knock the tying run in. Bellinger, however, quickly tracked it down and made a sliding catch, making the final out of the contest and giving the Yanks their 11th win of the season.

Check out the highlight reel-worthy snag here:

An UNBELIEVABLE Cody Bellinger catch secures the Yankees win! pic.twitter.com/XdzM96Amiw

— MLB (@MLB) April 17, 2025

Bellinger, a former Gold Glove winner, is playing his first season in New York, meaning Yankees fans are still getting used to seeing him in the outfield.

Based on their reactions across X (formerly Twitter), Wednesday night's snag has them fired up for what's to come. Take a look:

Saved the day for the Yankees.

— Howie (@EiwohX) April 17, 2025

That’s a game tying double last year thank god we have Belli 🙌

— Moody (@moodyfan_) April 17, 2025

Cody Bellinger called game. pic.twitter.com/lCVPYEE3cI

— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) April 17, 2025

CODY BELLINGER SAVES THE GAME TO SWEEP THE ROYALS OH MY GOODNESS pic.twitter.com/T56F8qnmYL

— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) April 17, 2025

CODY WITH THE DIVE FOR THE WIN AND THE SWEEP

— Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) April 17, 2025

Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm jr, April 16, 2025 pic.twitter.com/cF6CUayxrn

— Yankees Pics that go Hard (@YanksPics) April 17, 2025

MY GOATTTTT

— Freddie🫡 (@YankeesSzn99) April 17, 2025

what a game ending catch from Bellinger!! pic.twitter.com/gW1sdyW65z

— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) April 17, 2025

Winners of three straight, the Yankees are headed to Tampa Bay on Tuesday to take on the Rays—who are inhabiting New York's spring training home of George M. Steinbrenner Field this season.

First pitch for the pseudo double home game is set for 7:05 p.m. EST.

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