Diamondbacks Outfielders’ Clutch 14-Pitch At-Bat Creates MLB History as Arizona Upset Dodgers in Dominant NLDS Win

In an amazing display of talent, the world of MLB witnessed a feisty at-bat this postseason. During that, the mind blowing feat achieved by this 23-year-old diamondback propelled the D-backs to a lead of 10-0 on Saturday. All fans did was cheer on and appreciate the “pretty sweet” at-bat. 

In the process of fouling and homering, this young talent in the process created a little postseason history. Not only did it draw the attention of the folks of the big leagues, but also drew a dedicated tweet to his feat on MLB reporter’s official Twitter account. Such was this game 1 of the NLDS. 

Creating Mini Records While Achieving Big Feats

Alek Thomas hit a home run during his plate appearance in the seventh inning after facing 14 pitches. According to MLB reporter Sarah Langs, this achievement signifies two significant aspects. First, that’s “the most pitches in a PA ending in an HR in the postseason since pitch counts tracked (1988.)“. Second, that’s “the most pitches in a PA ending in a HR in D-Backs franchise history (reg + post)”.

Diamondbacks players tonight blasted three out of their four home runs with players under the age of 23. Historically, there have only been two such instances in Major League playoffs.

As per MLB.com Thomas, addressing his at-bat and the iconic HomeRun, added, “Man, that was a really cool at-bat. Probably the longest at-bat ever of my life. So it was pretty sweet to end it on a homer.” Thomas’ 427-foot homer was the longest of the D-backs’ four home runs pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. No wonder it brought the D-Backs to victory. 

With the 11-2 win, the D-backs currently are in the lead of the series 1-0. They assure that at least two home games will be played at Chase Field. On Monday night’s game, two of the NLDS will begin after a day’s rest (tomorrow). Nevertheless, having wound up this game crushing Clayton Kershaw was a pretty big deal for Arizona. 

A Brutal and Rapid Destruction of Clayton Kershaw

In Game 1, they’ve thrown everything at Clayton Kershaw. During the first inning, a future Hall of Famer failed to make it out and D-Backs led 9-0 after two innings. His poorest postseason start ever came in Game 1 against the Diamondbacks. While recording only one out, Kershaw was tagged for six runs, and he quite visibility became vulnerable. 

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Now that he is 36 and has come back after recovering from injury, every game Kershaw pitches might contribute to being his last. Particularly at this point in time in the season and in his career. 

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