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Yankees Twitter flips out at Gio Urshela’s Derek Jeter moment

ByMark Powell|
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees reacts after singling during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 21: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees reacts after singling during the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 21, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 2-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

In Game 162 when every out counts, Gio Urshela made a catch that would make Derek Jeter proud against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Yankees struggled to score against the Rays and starter Michael Wacha despite his 5.05 ERA. If New York needed a spark plug, Urshela just provided them with one, running into the dugout to record the final out of the top of the sixth inning.

Yankees: Michael Kay’s call of Gio Urshela catch

Kay had a few issues down the stretch, including mental errors on Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo home runs. But as it pertains to Urshela, Kay was right on time.

Was it Derek Jeter good? No, likely not. Urshela didn’t crash into the stands and come out bloodied. Yet, running into the dugout with no regard for one’s health to catch a foul ball deserves recognition.

Gio Urshela’s catch reminds fans of Derek Jeter

Jeter’s grab from the shortstop position is arguably his signature moment in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry.

Given the timing of Urshela’s catch, it does deserve the same level of praise.

Gio Urshela injury

Urshela remained in the game despite initially being shaken up on the play. Given how hard he crashed into the dugout, that is some serious toughness.

Gio will never be Jeter — no one is claiming this. But he deserves the same kind of praise, especially if the Yankees are able to cement their spot in the Wild Card game.

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