All articles tagged with #walk off homer
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bleacher Nation
Justin Turner hit a walk-off home run to secure a win for the Chicago Cubs, marking his second such moment with the team, in a dramatic game against the Orioles.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Boston Herald
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a walk-off homer to lead the Red Sox to their eighth consecutive win, overcoming a challenging game with injuries and errors, and solidifying their position in the AL Wild Card race.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
The 2025 Women's College World Series opened with exciting games, including UCLA and Oklahoma winning on walk-off homers, Texas Tech narrowly defeating Ole Miss, Oklahoma overcoming Tennessee, and Texas beating Florida, setting up an intense tournament ahead.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Nation
The Chicago Cubs enjoyed a thrilling two-game sweep over the White Sox, highlighted by Mike Tauchman's walk-off homer. Tauchman, who is having an All-Star caliber season, expressed his joy over the moment. The Cubs' back-to-back comebacks were historic, marking the first time since 1975 they rallied from at least four runs down in consecutive games. Despite some concerns over Hayden Wesneski's recent performances, his overall season stats remain strong. The White Sox's loss tied their franchise record for consecutive defeats.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Birmingham-Southern College's baseball team, despite the school closing permanently, kept their Division III World Series hopes alive with a dramatic 9-7 comeback win over Randolph-Macon, highlighted by Jackson Webster's two-run walk-off homer. The team, playing with nothing to lose, has captured national attention and continues to fight for a championship.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Oklahoman.com
In the Love's Field opener, OU softball rallied past Miami (Ohio) with a 9-7 win as Kinzie Hansen hit a walk-off two-run homer, extending their NCAA-record winning streak to 68 games. The game saw a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes and a late surge from Miami, who hit five home runs. Despite a shaky start, the Sooners' offense came alive in the sixth inning, ultimately securing the victory in their new home stadium.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Los Angeles Times
The El Segundo Little League team from California won the Little League World Series by defeating Curaçao 6-5 in a thrilling championship game. Louis Lappe hit a walk-off home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, securing the victory for El Segundo. This is the first time a team from California has won the world title since 2011. El Segundo had to win five consecutive elimination games to claim the championship. The team showcased impressive hitting throughout the tournament, with standout performances from players like Lucas Keldorf and Brody Brooks. The victory has brought immense joy to the players and their community, and they are now looking forward to celebrations and potential visits to Disneyland, Dodger Stadium, and even the White House.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Los Angeles
California won the Little League World Series championship with a 6-5 victory over Curacao, thanks to a walk-off homer by Louis Lappe in the bottom of the sixth inning. Despite giving up a four-run lead, California secured their first trip to the final and claimed their eighth title, the most by any U.S. state. Curacao, representing the international side, has lost in the championship game for the third consecutive time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by bleachernation.com
Christopher Morel hits a walk-off home run for the Chicago Cubs in an exciting game against the White Sox, securing a 4-3 victory. Morel's homer came in the bottom of the 9th inning with two runners on base, after he laid off a tough slider and capitalized on a mistake pitch. The Cubs' win was celebrated by Morel and fans alike, with the player circling the bases in jubilation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports Bay Area
Rookie catcher Patrick Bailey hits a walk-off homer in the 10th inning, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers and preventing a sweep. The win ends a four-game losing streak for the Giants and comes after an excruciating decision by manager Gabe Kapler to pull pitcher Logan Webb, who had pitched 8 2/3 shutout innings. Bailey's homer provides a reprieve for the struggling Giants and makes him and Blake Sabol the first set of rookie catchers to hit walk-off homers for the same team in the same season.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TribLIVE
Carlos Santana hits a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to cap the Pittsburgh Pirates' comeback win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit, with Andrew McCutchen driving in the game-tying run before Santana's heroics. The win moves the Pirates into third place in the NL Central, while the Brewers drop out of first place. Santana finishes the game with three hits, including two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Baltimore Sun
Ryan McKenna hit a walk-off, two-run home run in the 10th inning to give the Baltimore Orioles a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners. McKenna, a reserve outfielder, was brought in as a late-game replacement and hit his first home run of the season in his 13th plate appearance of June. The win was the Orioles' second in a row after a 13-1 loss to the Mariners the night before.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tampa Bay Times
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Wednesday with a walk-off homer by Randy Arozarena in the ninth inning. However, the game was saved by a dazzling double play turned by Isaac Parades, Taylor Walls, and Luke Raley in the top of the ninth inning. The Rays now have the best record in baseball at 45-19.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
Eugenio Suarez hit a walk-off homer to give the Seattle Mariners a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The homer was Suarez's third in two weeks and doubled his season total. The win also rescued Julio Rodríguez from the doghouse after he went down swinging. In the postgame celebration, on-field mics picked up a jubilant Julio Rodríguez screaming THANK GOD FOR GENO!
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Pete Alonso hits a walk-off homer in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets an 8-7 comeback win against the Tampa Bay Rays. The victory comes after the Mets fell to a season-worst three games below .500 the previous night. Alonso's homer was his fourth career walk-off and electrified the Mets, who struggled against Rays starter Josh Fleming. The game saw both teams trade blows, with the Mets coming back from deficits twice before Alonso's heroics.