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Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber catches a fly ball by New York Yankees' Chase Headley in foul territory during the 12th inning of an interleague baseball game Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) — Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber catches a fly ball by New York Yankees’ Chase Headley in foul territory during the 12th inning of an interleague baseball game Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) more >

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times - Monday, May 8, 2017

Facing the New York Yankees on Sunday, Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber did his best Derek Jeter impression.

In the 12th inning, Schwarber made an incredible diving catch into the stands and came up with a foul ball.

Kyle Schwarber WHAT. A. CATCH. pic.twitter.com/LCyaoHabDx

— LeadingMLB ™ (@LeadingMLB) May 8, 2017

Kyle Schwarber ran 116 feet, per @statcast, diving over a wall and into the stands to come away with that catch. That was incredible.

— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) May 8, 2017

The Cubs ended up losing 5-4 to the Yankees in 18 innings.

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