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Fans Lose It Watching A Pair Of 40-Year-Old MLB Vets Race To First Base On A Close Play

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Miguel Cabrera runs out a single.

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Miguel Cabrera and Rich Hill amused viewers in Wednesday afternoon matchup on a close play. The two MLB veterans raced to first base on an infield grounder, with Hill barely beating his counterpart to the bag for the putout.

A clip of the two 40-plus-year-old players is now going viral on social media. Fans and media have been quick to comment.

The Pirates and Tigers faced off in interleague action this week, and itโ€™s given us one of the best plays of the season.

After dropping Game 1 of the series, Pittsburgh looked to even things up in the final meeting of the two-game set. Left-handed starter Rich Hill got the nod on the mound in Wednesdayโ€™s series finale, and he didnโ€™t disappoint.

The Major League journeyman pitched spectacularly, tossing six scoreless innings and striking out seven Tiger hitters. The Pirates would jump out to an early 2-0 lead and never look back.

A four-run seventh inning would be the final nail in the coffin as Pittsburgh ran away with the 8-0 victory.

But with things still tight in the bottom of the second frame, fans were provided with an all-time moment. Miguel Cabrera stepped up to the dish for Detroit and proceeded to smack a laser to the opposite side.

Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana made a diving stop, saving the ball from finding the outfield. That defensive play, however, pulled him far from the bag.

Jumping to a knee in that first/second base gap, he then found a streaking Rich Hill sprinting toward the line. What ensued was pure comedy.

Hill and Miggy had a foot race to the base, with the pitcher ultimately winning out. Keep in mind that this is a 43-year-old Rich Hill going up against a 40-year-old Miguel Cabrera.

The play immediately went viral.

Fans and media began to comment on the hilarious race as they posted reactions online.

Detroit Tigers beat writer Jason Beck wrote, โ€œA race for the ages,โ€ while MLB personality Ben Verlander said, โ€œWE GOT A RICH HILL (43 years old) VS MIGUEL CABRERA (40 years old) RACE TO THE BAG!!โ€

Itโ€™s hard not to be enthusiastic.

Many others posted their replies below the clip. Here are a few of the best.

Rich Hill would get the putout and the last laugh.