One of the sloppiest walk-off wins ever, a breakdown

Apr 28, 2022 777.1K views 5:16

What Happened

The Tigers and Twins square off in a close game, with the Twins clinging to a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning. Géo Urshela, the Twins' leadoff hitter, steps to the plate with a chance to tie the game. Twins closer Emilio Pagán struggles to find the strike zone, walking Urshela on a 3-0 count and putting the tying run on base. Max Kepler, the Twins' left fielder, comes up next and attempts to bunt the runners over, but the umpire rules it a strike. Kepler then strikes out swinging, bringing up rookie Christin Stewart. Stewart takes a couple of close pitches, working the count to 2-2, before ripping a fly ball to right field. The ball appears to bounce off the right fielder's glove, allowing the tying run to score from second base. However, the baserunning from the Twins becomes a comedy of errors. Géo Urshela, the runner who scored the tying run, inexplicably takes off for third base, drawing a throw from the catcher that sails over the third baseman's head. This allows the go-ahead run to score from second, giving the Tigers an improbable 3-2 lead. Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is just as bewildered as the fans, shaking his head in disbelief as his teammate Christin Stewart celebrates the bizarre, sloppy walk-off victory. Pitcher Chris Archer even brings a live goat onto the field, crowning Stewart "the GOAT" (greatest of all time) for his role in the chaotic finish. In the end, the Tigers emerge victorious in one of the most unconventional and mistake-filled walk-off wins you'll ever see. The players on both sides struggle to make sense of the sequence of events, highlighting the unpredictable nature of baseball and the joy that can come from the sport's occasional absurdity.

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