Best Gatorade Celebrations of 2019, A Breakdown Compilation

Sep 7, 2020 135.8K views 8:27

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Aaron Judge steps into the batter's box in the bottom of the ninth, the New York Yankees trailing by one run. He works the count full against the opposing pitcher, then crushes a fastball deep to left field, sending the crowd into a frenzy as the ball sails over the fence for a walk-off home run. Judge pumps his fist as he rounds the bases, then is mobbed by his ecstatic Yankees teammates at home plate. "I was just trying to get a good pitch to hit," says Judge in a post-game interview. "Luckily, I was able to connect and get us the win." In another game, Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. comes up to bat in a close game late. On the first pitch, he pokes a fly ball just over the fence for a game-winning home run. As Acuña trots home, his Braves teammates rush out of the dugout, dousing him with buckets of Gatorade and water in a raucous celebration. "That was just an amazing moment," says Braves manager Brian Snitker. "Seeing the pure joy on the guys' faces after a big win like that is what this game is all about." Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich smashes a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to give his team a walk-off victory. As Yelich crosses home plate, his teammates strip off his jersey in excitement before drenching him with Gatorade. "That felt incredible, just seeing the whole team so pumped up," says Yelich. "We never give up and it paid off big-time today." These are just a few examples of the most electrifying Gatorade celebrations from the 2019 MLB season. From last-second heroics to routine walk-off wins, players across the league brought unbridled enthusiasm and joy to their postgame festivities, creating unforgettable moments that will live on in highlight reels for years to come.

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