In a normal situation, true, but it worked because the outfield had to play way in, thus causing the LF's momentum to be going backwards when he made the catch. And I am fine with the choice of CC there instead of Gomez. CC has sick career numbers with the bases loaded, can take a walk, can make contact, and is a lefty. The righty matchup with Gomez would not have been good. Gomez' power advantage was really the only reason to have him bat. His speed wouldn't have really mattered, as the infield was playing in and would not have likely been able to turn a DP. Home to first, I guess, but I see that as unlikely enough that it's not a big deal.