Rays' Chandler Simpson crashes face first into wall while making incredible catch in World Series vs Brewers

On October 27, 2026, during Game 3 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers at Tropicana Field, Chandler Simpson, a left fielder for the Rays, made an incredible catch. Brewer's batter Sal Frelick hit a sharp liner to left field that could have potentially gone over Simpson’s head or even resulted in a home run. Instead, Simpson sprinted towards the ball and leaped, crashing face-first into the wall while securing the catch. Despite the injury, he managed to hold onto the ball and got it back to the infield before Garrett Mitchell could reach second base. This play prevented a potential run for the Brewers and helped Tampa Bay maintain control early in the game, despite facing a 2-0 deficit in the series. Simpson's performance is crucial as the Rays aim to turn their fortunes around against the Milwaukee Brewers.