Beeks entered to close a low-stress three-out save in an 8-2 win for Arizona at Coors Field, but a fly became the focal point of the inning. A wayward second pitch and a throat-clear moment turned a mop-up assignment into a mini-scramble, yet the Diamondbacks slugger kept his composure and finished the frame. The quirky moment added a memorable chapter to a bullpen-heavy night, and Beeks walked away with a win and a story that will be retold at barbecues for years.

Beeks explained he swallowed a fly mid-delivery, gagged briefly, and pressed on, turning a routine save into MLB history as one of the first players to swallow a bug on the field. It’s a lighthearted, cannot-miss anecdote that sits atop a straightforward victory, offering fantasy managers a reminder that relief arms can be both reliable and unpredictable even on ordinary nights.

Beyond the chuckle, the night underscored Arizona’s bullpen depth and the Rockies’ rugged environment at altitude. In fantasy terms, the Beeks outing doesn’t erase his role but highlights the delicate balance closers strike in late innings, especially when floaters and mop-up work collide with unusual obstacles in a hitter-friendly park.