Hunter Pence makes fantastic sliding catch, fires home for double play

San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence has missed most of the season due to a forearm injury. The club has been able to tread water without him, going 42-42 despite Pence playing in just 18 games.

Pence returned to the team Tuesday, and immediately showed why he can be difference-maker moving forward.

With the New York Mets threatening in the sixth inning, Pence showed off his range and his arm. Pence was able to track down a Ruben Tejada fly ball in foul territory, making an excellent diving catch.

The catch was impressive enough, but what Pence did next elevated the play to one of the best of the season. Pence had the wherewithal to get up, and immediately fire a strike to home.

Curtis Granderson, who was on third at the start of the play, attempted to score after Pence's catch, but was nailed by his throw. Following the completion of the double play, the Giants' fans went absolutely bonkers. Even Pence seemed fired up by the play.

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Pence may have missed a fair amount of the season thus far, but he returned with a bang. Despite the lost time, we think Pence might produce the same number of highlights as he did last season. At the very least, he gets a ton of style points for this one.

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