Jake Bauers just delivered a 12-pitch walk off Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the third inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. This wasn’t just any walk, either. This monster at-bat on Monday, October 12, lasted more than seven minutes, with Bauers fouling off six pitches before finally drawing ball four. The guy out there making aces work until their arms are ready to fall off? That’s Jake Bauers.
When a Walk Is a Weapon
Forget your standard four-pitch walks. Bauers turned this third-inning plate appearance into a marathon, a battle of wills against one of the league’s top arms. It was a clinic in plate discipline and pure grit, forcing Yamamoto to empty his tank pitch after pitch. You gotta admire that kind of grind, especially in the postseason when every single pitch matters. It’s the kind of at-bat that just drains the opposing pitcher and energizes your dugout.
A ‘Blast’ of an At-Bat
And how did Bauers feel about making Yamamoto throw for seven minutes straight? He loved it. “It was a blast, honestly. It was a blast,” Bauers said after the game. “Any time you can get that locked in doing anything, it’s, to me, one of the most enjoyable experiences I think a human being can have.” That’s the mentality you want. Loving the battle, loving the grind. His effort certainly paid off, with the Milwaukee Brewers securing a 7-4 win against the Dodgers.
The Brewers now hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NLCS. The MLB postseason rolls on with teams battling it out in both the American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series, all competing for a place in the World Series. The next game for the Brewers against the Dodgers is crucial, as they look to extend their lead and move one step closer to the big dance. It’s going to be a wild one.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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