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VIDEO: Starling Marte saves the game for Pirates with incredible diving catch

Charles LeClaire / Reuters

Starling Marte played hero for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, but he didn't do it with his bat.

Instead, with two on and two out in a one-run game against the Cincinnati Reds, Marte absolutely robbed outfielder Marlon Byrd of a hit with a miraculous diving catch.

(Courtesy: MLB.com)

The Pirates currently lead the National League wild-card race with a 60-42 mark, 5 1/2 games up on the Chicago Cubs, meaning Marte's play could pay serious dividends for the franchise down the road.

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