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Former Wildcat Magdiel Cotto saves the day after turtle interrupts minor league game

Former Kentucky pitcher Magdiel Cotto was a hero in more ways than one on Saturday.

Cotto earned his first professional save by tossing two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Bradenton’s 4-3 win over St. Lucie.

The game was halted in the second inning when a turtle made its way onto the field. Thankfully, Cotto came to the rescue:



The Bradenton Marauders are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates took Cotto in the 2023 MLB Draft.

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