Unlike the 2022 season, the ongoing regular season has surprised the baseball world. While heavyweights like the New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and even the LA Dodgers are taking the beating, underdogs are shining. And the Pittsburgh Pirates are one of them.
Recently, the Pirates clashed against their division rivals, Milwaukee Brewers. And while it seemed like the Brewers will win the game, it was the Pirates who snatched the win from the Brewers in the death. A game-winning home run from Carlos Santana put all his teammates in joy and excitement. Santana also joined in with his cunning celebration, which became the highlight of the entire game.
Carlos Santana danced it to the walk-off win
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Walk-off wins, though, are great but come under a lot of pressure. The same happened when two NL teams met on Friday as they went neck to neck until the last run. As the tension prevailed in the entire episode, it deserved a great ending. Santana of the Pirates did exactly with a celebration that brought his team the deserved cheers. Jomboy Media shared the clip of this incident with an interesting caption. It read, “Your uncle after five beers at this weekend’s 4th of July cookout.”
Your uncle after five beers at this weekend’s 4th of July cookout pic.twitter.com/WeeLnXsQIl
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 1, 2023
It all happened after Carlos Santana scored another walk-off home run, guaranteeing his team a sweep over the Brewers. It was a great contest, and the Brewers could have won it, had the home run not come to the rescue of the Pirates, who eventually won it with a score of 8-7.
Santana finished the game with two runs, two RBIs, and a home run. His effort at the end shattered the Brewers’ hopes of a win after their offensive setup, including Christian Yelich, contributed to the great score.
It was not a great day for the pitchers, but C. Mlodzinski outshined others for a win. He pitched in two innings, including the ninth, and claimed two strikeouts without conceding any runs. His effort gave enough to the Pirates, who pulled another win through the dancing Santana. This entire episode was a joy to watch for fans, who also shared their reactions to it.
The baseball community celebrates with Pittsburgh Pirates star Carlos!
Carlos made it through the highlights for his brilliant display at the diamond. His dancing skills made baseball fans love him and shared their reactions to his walk-off home run celebration. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!
Now that's how you walk it off
— Sean Joseph (@sjoseph_sports) July 1, 2023
This is incredible
— Jimmy Crothers (@JCrothers4) July 1, 2023
That’s all of us every weekend
— Ryan Castellanos (@ryan_cast_) July 1, 2023
Even the rival fans could not hold their excitement!
Loooooovvvvveeeeeee (even a Yankee fan!)
— Frank Tank (@FrankTa37455447) July 1, 2023
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One of my favorite players ever.
— Ryan (@CleveIrishman) July 1, 2023
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Fans have loved this celebration from Santana, who continues to impress with his match-winning knocks. How do you see this incident? Share your reactions in the comments below.
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