Last night, the New York Yankees staved off elimination by beating the Cleveland Indians by a tiny, final score of just 1-0. With the series now at 2-1 Cleveland, the Indians will have to try again at Yankee Stadium tonight at 6:00 PM.
Except, that game almost never was.
And that’s because with the game tied at 0-0 in the top of the sixth inning and a runner on first base last night, Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor lifted what would’ve been a go-ahead two-run home run out to right field. But the giant in right field, a.k.a. Aaron Judge, jumped up and robbed him of a homer, keeping the game tied (and possibly saving the game/season).
Take a look:
And just for fun, here’s another quick look:
Aaron Judge loves taking away home runs almost as much as he loves hitting them. pic.twitter.com/RZWZtw876w
— Baseball is Fun (@flippingbats) October 9, 2017
Although he didn’t have to jump a ridiculous height Judge is 6’7″ already and timed that leap perfectly. Had that ball gone out, the Yankees would’ve likely ended their unexpectedly competitive season with a three and out against the reigning AL Champs.
Also, apropos of nothing, look at this bada**
100% chill. pic.twitter.com/wY8PZ2X2lc
— Baseball is Fun (@flippingbats) October 9, 2017
I freakin’ love the postseason.