Blackmon hits a walk-off two-run homer and the Rockies celebrate, a breakdown
What Happened
The Colorado Rockies face a 3-2 deficit in the bottom of the 12th inning against their opponent. With two outs and two strikes, Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon steps up to the plate, the crowd anxiously awaiting the potential final pitch of the game. Blackmon connects with the offering, sending a towering two-run homer over the fence to give the Rockies a dramatic walk-off victory. As Blackmon rounds the bases, his teammate Ryan McMahon is the first to reach the field, eager to celebrate the game-winning play. Rockies reliever Carlos Nicasio, who had surrendered the go-ahead run in the top half of the inning, watches in disbelief as his pitch turns into the game-ending home run. The third base coach calmly guides Blackmon home, where the entire Rockies team mobsShares Blackmon in celebration. One Rockies player, Ian Desmond, adds a memorable touch to the celebration, perfectly arching a water bottle toss that soaks Blackmon as he reaches home plate. The rest of the team embraces Blackmon, with starting pitcher Chad Bettis - who had been the losing pitcher earlier in the game - waiting to congratulate Blackmon and thank him for the heroic moment that saved Bettis from taking the loss. The walk-off homer caps a dramatic 12-inning battle between the two teams, with the Rockies rallying in the final frame to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Blackmon's game-winning blast sets off a raucous celebration among the Rockies players, who pour onto the field to mob their hero and bask in the thrill of the walk-off win. The emotion and joy on display underscores the significance of the moment for the Rockies, who have battled back from a late deficit to secure a crucial victory.
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Click timestamps to jump to that momentall right I got a request to break down
the Colorado Rockies walk-off
celebration yesterday they're down 3-2
bottom of the 12th inning two outs two
strikes
pitcher thinks this is gonna be the last
pitch of the game
the crowd is anxious and BAM game over
Blackmon sends it and these guys cut
let's calmly collect our stuff and get
out of here nothing for us to see let's
see the celebration look at this what's
this guy's name 24 McMahon from sitting
early jumper there's always one guy who
wants to get over the railing first and
there he is on the field yeah he's gonna
be out there first Nicasio thinks he's
throwing strike three but it's actually
the game ending pitch yeah I don't look
I looked rounding third third base coach
he's calm cool collected
good job son go hang out with your
friends now toss is the helmet up in the
air breaks it down into like a running
man type thing don't know what that is
maybe that's a Colorado thing there's
McMahon again check out this water toss
by Desmond it's perfect it's beautiful
he rainbows it over the other guys
barely gets them all the water lands
right on Blackman that was impressive
water toss by Desmond who hugs hugging
all around nine he sees leather that he
saw Walters to do to walked oh yeah you
dude you were the tiger hunt if you
didn't walk none of this what happened
and we have waiting in the wings here
Bettis he blew the game he gave up the
go-ahead run in the top of the 13th or
12th whatever any of us so he is waiting
not to celebrate he's waiting to like a
heartfelt thank you man thank you I blew
that game would have been my fault
I appreciate that nice hug