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Former UK baseball star Collin Cowgill makes splash in playoff debut

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Collin Cowgill had a single and two RBI's in his first career post-season plate appearance. (UK Athletics) Collin Cowgill had a single and two RBI's in his first career post-season plate appearance. (UK Athletics)
Former University of Kentucky outfielder Collin Cowgill was called up to the majors in July following a stellar season in Triple-A. He didn't get off to the hottest start, but a solid September earned him a spot on the Arizona Diamondbacks' playoff roster.

The D'backs are now facing off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Divisional Series and Cowgill had yet to see any action, but Cowgill got his chance in a crucial spot. With his team trying to stave off elimination in the fourth game of the NLDS, Cowgill was called upon to pinch hit for pitcher Joe Saunders with runners on second and third and two outs. Cowgill promptly delivered a two-RBI single to left field to extend his team's lead to 7-3.

Click here to see video of Cowgill's clutch hit


Arizona would go on to claim a 10-6 victory, knotting the series with the Brewers at two games apiece. The teams will now return to Milwaukee, Wisc., for a decisive fifth game at 5 p.m. ET on Friday. Tune it to TBS at that time to see if Cowgill gets another opportunity in an even bigger spot.

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