DJ LeMahieu finished the 9th inning comeback and the Yanks walk it off, a breakdown

May 8, 2019 56.7K views 1:28

What Happened

In the bottom of the ninth inning, the New York Yankees are trailing by two runs. Designated hitter Gleyber Torres steps to the plate and crushes a two-run home run to tie the game at 4-4. Outfielder Cameron Maybin then reaches base, setting the stage for second baseman DJ LeMahieu. LeMahieu steps up and hits a slow ground ball to the right side. The throw to first base is close, but replays show LeMahieu beating the throw, allowing the winning run to score. LeMahieu celebrates with his teammates, including outfielder Aaron Judge, who congratulates him and calls him "big dog." The umpires review the play and the call on the field is upheld - LeMahieu is safe and the Yankees have completed the comeback victory. Shortstop Gleyber Torres excitedly embraces LeMahieu, saying "I'm never letting you go." Outfielder Brett Gardner and outfielder Clint Frazier have a brief conversation, discussing how they can improve their communication and play better as a team. Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin is seen tossing sunflower seeds around the dugout in celebration. Frazier jokingly says he should work on his catching ability after snagging one of the seeds. LeMahieu then heads over to the YES Network crew for a postgame interview, fixing his hat and rinsing out his mouth before discussing the game-winning hit. The win caps off an exciting comeback for the Yankees, who trailed for most of the game before tying it in the ninth and then walking it off. LeMahieu's heroics, along with the contributions of Torres, Maybin and others, secure the victory for the home team. The win likely has important implications in the American League playoff race, as the Yankees continue to battle for positioning in the competitive AL East division.

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Yankees were down two runs in the bottom

of the ninth gia or shell hit a two-run

homer to tie it Cameron Maybin gets on

base DJ squeaks one the right Cameron's

rounding third will he beat the throw