The Best of the 2020 Baseball Breakdowns

Dec 24, 2020 1.6M views 10:02

What Happened

In a thrilling moment during a 2020 baseball game, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has to step off the mound to avoid a balk. Catcher Austin Barnes makes a nice tag to get the runner out at home plate. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacts with an "invisible man" look, staring intensely at the umpire. Later in the game, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier catches a fly ball and celebrates by tossing his glove into the air, saying "Get out of here!" The umpire prepares to throw the glove back, but Rays infielder Brett Phillips grabs it and throws it back at the umpire. Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy then crushes a home run, punctuating it with a celebratory bat flip and pointing to his teammates. In another moment, a home run ball lands right in the Los Angeles Angels bullpen as pitcher Mike Mayers is warming up, much to his surprise. Meanwhile, Blue Jays outfielder George Springer runs into the outfield wall, getting dirt all over his pants. Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro juggles a throw to second base but still manages to get the runner out. Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun takes a 105 mph line drive straight to the groin, making a remarkable play but then writhing in pain. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts later gets ejected from the game, exchanging heated words with the umpire. Twins outfielder Max Kepler has a confusing interaction with the umpire, unsure of why he's being ejected. Phillies hitting coach Joe Dillon charges at Astros third base coach Gary Pettis, leading to a benches-clearing scuffle that is quickly broken up by players and coaches. Through it all, the commentators provide lively analysis and reactions to the wild and entertaining moments unfolding on the field.

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kershaw has to step off so he doesn't

balk he steps off

fires it home a nice tag by barnes did

he get him

yep right on the wrist there before he