All articles tagged with #home run
The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a dramatic 11th-inning Game 7, highlighted by Will Smith's game-winning homer and Miguel Rojas's tying home run in the ninth, marking the Dodgers as the first repeat champions in 25 years and showcasing a series full of historic moments.
Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run to give the Seattle Mariners an early lead in Game 2 of the ALCS, helping them to a 10-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and taking a 2-0 series lead.
Aaron Judge, despite a challenging postseason, continues to be a dominant figure in baseball, having set records and won MVP awards, with a narrative centered around his remarkable home run that cements his status among Yankees legends.
Joel Sherman highlights Aaron Judge's legendary postseason home run and the Yankees' overall epic game, emphasizing Judge's impact and the bullpen's crucial role in keeping the season alive.
The Dodgers dominated the Reds 10-5 in the wild-card series opener, showcasing strong hitting and pitching, but their bullpen's struggles remain a concern. The team is confident about advancing, especially with ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound, but questions about bullpen stability persist as they prepare for the next round against the Phillies.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's 60th home run ball gave it to a child in exchange for a signed bat and a field viewing invitation, and the fan and his family met Raleigh, as Raleigh continues to chase the AL record for home runs in a season.
A Mariners fan who caught Cal Raleigh's historic 60th home run ball chose to give it to a 12-year-old boy, Marcus Ruelos, demonstrating a heartfelt act of kindness that highlights the true spirit of sportsmanship and generosity, rather than financial gain.
A fan named Alberto asked Angels star Mike Trout for a catch on the field after Trout hit his 400th career home run, creating a memorable moment that combined sports achievement with a personal connection, as Trout signed memorabilia and played catch with the fan and his son.
The Seattle Mariners moved into first place in the AL West with a 4-0 shutout win over the Astros, highlighted by strong pitching from Bryan Woo and key home runs from Julio Rodríguez, Eugenio Suárez, Victor Robles, and Josh Naylor. The victory enhances their playoff prospects, including a likely first-round bye and home field advantage, demonstrating their dominance and readiness for the postseason.
Aaron Judge's achievement of surpassing Joe DiMaggio on the Yankees' all-time home run list is a historic moment in baseball, reminiscent of a time when such milestones would halt play for recognition, highlighting the significance of the home run in American sports history.
Aaron Judge hit his 361st home run, tying him with Joe DiMaggio for fourth in Yankees history, during a game where President Trump was in attendance, highlighting Judge's impressive season and place among Yankees legends.
During a Phillies-Marlins game, a woman confronted a father retrieving a home run ball for his son, leading to a brief scuffle. The incident garnered attention, but the young fan was eventually rewarded with a baseball and a goodie bag, and Phillies player Harrison Bader met him after the game, signing a bat. The Phillies won the game 9-3.
Rafael Devers' home run sparked a fight between the Giants and Rockies, highlighting the team's strong unity.
Trevor Story hit the shortest home run of the 2025 MLB season at Fenway Park, which was initially called a foul but was confirmed after replay review to have hit the Pesky Pole, making it a historic and unique moment in Fenway and MLB history.
Kyle Schwarber nearly made baseball history with a fifth home run in a game where he hit four, but a surprising pitch from Vidal Bruján prevented the feat, ending the moment in an anticlimactic infield fly instead of a historic fifth homer.