This season, Buxton, who has solidified his position with the Twins, has excelled this year, especially with his outstanding athletic ability and defensive skills, making him one of the best center fielders in the entire American League—over the past season, Buxton made the most catches in Major League Baseball and is the top candidate for the Golden Glove Award.
In the current half-inning, Buxton made a splendid play by catching a strong fly ball hit by Yankees first baseman Greg Bird towards central field, preventing the Twins from suffering a greater loss.
Nevertheless, after the first half-inning, the visiting Twins already trailed by a large score of 0-4, and their hopes of advancing to the division series to face the Cleveland Indians were becoming increasingly dim.
