Video: Insane diving catch propels Oregon high school baseball team to state title

By Lynden Ostrander Jun 6, 2016, 12:02pm

Henley's Tyler Pettigrew spurs Hornets to state title with wowing catch.

Video: Diving catch straight into wall
See Tyler Pettigrew sell out in the biggest game of the year


Tyler Pettigrew of Henley (Klamath Falls, Ore.) proved he wanted a state championship Saturday.

In the fifth inning of a tied Oregon Class 4A state title game against Estacada, the junior sprinted across right field for a foul fly ball. Pettigrew laid out with a full extension and slid into the wall. When the dust settled, Pettigrew hoisted the ball as the crowd cheered in amazement.

Pettigrew was a little woozy, but it was worth the effort. The pivotal catch helped Henley defeat Estacada 3-2 and nab its third state title in four years.