Indians pull off triple steal in win (AP)

 
After completing a rare unassisted triple play a few weeks ago, the Cleveland Indians pulled off an even stranger feat with a triple steal. The Indians accomplished the feat in an 8-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. With the bases loaded and Ben Francisco batting, White Sox pitcher Ehren Wasserman faked a throw to third and threw to first, which caught Jamey Carroll off the... [link]

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