{"id":174883,"date":"2026-04-10T01:54:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T01:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=174883"},"modified":"2026-04-10T01:54:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T01:54:29","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-mariners-legendary-catch-the-holy-hr-robbery-that-left-rangers-josh-smith-speechless-%f0%9f%91%87","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=174883","title":{"rendered":"**\ud83d\udea8 MARINERS\u2019 LEGENDARY CATCH: The \u2018Holy **\u2019 HR Robbery That Left Rangers\u2019 Josh Smith Speechless \ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Mariners-holy-HR-robbery-that-left-Josh-Smith-wanting-to-cry.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Texas Rangers shortstop Josh Smith (8) walks to the on deck circle during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field.\" \/><\/p>\n<article id=\"article-3762337\">The Texas Rangers completed a statement series sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but a highlight-reel defensive play ultimately stole the spotlight. Despite Texas\u2019 dominance, a dramatic home run robbery involving Josh Smith became one of the most talked-about moments of the game.<\/p>\n<p>The former LSU Tigers standout nearly gave the Rangers an early lead in the third inning at Globe Life Field. Instead, Mariners outfielder Rob Refsnyder took away a home run with a remarkable leaping catch at the wall, preserving the scoreless tie.<\/p>\n<p>The play quickly emerged as one of the standout defensive gems early in the 2026 MLB season. Refsnyder covered significant ground before perfectly timing his jump, showcasing elite awareness and athleticism in a game-changing moment.<\/p>\n<p>While the catch briefly shifted momentum, the Rangers regained control late and secured a 3\u20130 victory. The win completed a three-game sweep and marked an important turnaround in the matchup between the two division rivals<\/p>\n<p>MLB.com&#8217;s Dave Sessions detailed Smith\u2019s reaction postgame in an article published to the league&#8217;s official website, capturing his frustration with a touch of humor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSmith joked after the game that he \u2018wanted to cry\u2019 when he was denied what would have been his first home run of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The moment underscored how close Smith came to his first home run of the 2026 season, especially amid his slow start. Despite having the potential homer taken away, he finished with two hits and showed signs of progress at the plate.<\/p>\n<p>MLB.com\u2019s Kennedi Landry also emphasized the broader meaning of the series, pointing out how the Rangers, after years of struggling vs. the Mariners, carried a renewed mindset, while veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka acknowledged that identity and stressed how important it was for the club to finally secure its first sweep of the Mariners since their 2023 World Series championship run.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt gets kind of tiring losing to the same team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the moment belonged to Seattle, the result belonged to the Rangers, who now build momentum behind dominant pitching and execution, improving to 7\u20135 and moving into first place in the AL West.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>The Texas Rangers completed a statement series sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but a highlight-reel defensive play ultimately stole the spotlight. 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