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Tim Capurso

Red Sox Nearly Turned Rare Triple Play After Pitcher's Incredible Diving Catch

Weissert (57) catches the bunt in the ninth inning at Fenway Park. | David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

The Boston Red Sox nearly turned a rare triple play during the club's 2-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on Thursday night.

Right-handed pitcher Greg Weissert, who came on in relief for Boston in the top of the ninth inning, found himself in a bit of a pickle after he allowed a single to Ernie Clement and a walk to left fielder Davis Schneider to start the inning. That's when Weissert, needing outs, took matters into his own hands.

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