Jason Kipnis hits a walk off homer vs the Royals and the Indians celebrate, a breakdown

Jun 25, 2019 174.9K views 2:00

What Happened

In a thrilling American League Central Division matchup, the Cleveland Indians host the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. The game is tied 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning when Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis steps to the plate. Royals reliever Brad Keller delivers a first-pitch curveball, which Kipnis swings at and misses. Keller then throws another curveball and Kipnis makes solid contact, sending the ball soaring over the right field wall for a walk-off home run. The Indians' dugout erupts in celebration as Kipnis rounds the bases. Shortstop Francisco Lindor rushes out to greet Kipnis at home plate and the two players embrace enthusiastically. "This is heartbreaking folks," says the commentator, as the Royals players look dejected. Lindor attempts a playful "spin move" on Royals manager Mike Matheny, but Matheny appears unamused. The celebration intensifies, with players dousing each other with water and Gatorade. Pitcher Shane Bieber is seen grabbing a tray of drinks to join in the revelry. Lindor, however, is denied access to the Gatorade cooler, with the commentator remarking, "Lindor, you're not allowed on Gatorade duty anymore, man. You absolutely blew it out." As the players continue to celebrate, the television reporter makes his way onto the field, much to the delight of Kipnis. "You're not going anywhere, dude," Kipnis says, wrapping his arm around the reporter as the team douses him with Gatorade. The reporter embraces the moment, laughing along with the players. This thrilling walk-off victory gives the Indians a crucial win in their pursuit of the AL Central title, as they look to fend off the persistent Royals. Kipnis' heroics have sparked a jubilant celebration, with his teammates reveling in the moment and engaging in some good-natured antics. The Indians' passionate fanbase is sure to be buzzing with excitement after witnessing this dramatic game-ending moment.

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we had a walk off last night Royals

Indians Peralta pitch in the Kipnis

throws that curveball outside Kim says

okay put that in the memory bank for

later another curveball Oh memory bank