Mike Trout was dead to rights when he tried to steal third in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

But like all superheroes do in the face of danger, the reigning MVP wiggled out of trouble—literally.

Trout eluded Brock Holt by moving his left hand as he approached the bag and swiftly slid his right foot underneath the third baseman’s glove.

The Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder was initially ruled out, but the call was overturned upon review.

[MLB]

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