Miguel Cabrera slides into second after hitting a home run in blizzard, a breakdown

Apr 1, 2021 670.8K views 2:10

What Happened

On a frigid, snowy day in Detroit, Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers steps up to the plate against Cy Young winner Shane Bieber of the Cleveland Guardians. The temperature is dropping and Bieber is blowing on his hands to keep them warm, but Cabrera, the veteran slugger and former Triple Crown winner, doesn't seem bothered by the inclement weather. Cabrera digs in, undaunted by the swirling winds and falling snow. Bieber delivers a nasty pitch and the count goes to 1-1. As the snowfall intensifies, Cabrera takes an outside fastball and sends it soaring deep to right field. Guardians outfielder Oscar Mercado, more accustomed to the warmer climate of San Diego, struggles to track the ball as it ricochets off the railing. Cabrera, recognizing the ball has cleared the fence, decides to slide into second base, citing the need to "get the blood flowing" and stay warm. The umpire signals a home run and Cabrera jogs the rest of the way, acknowledging the cheers of the hardy fans who have braved the blizzard to witness this moment. The veteran slugger knows that the quickest path to warmth is to send the ball over the fence and take a leisurely stroll around the bases. As Cabrera reaches home plate, he is greeted by his teammates, who offer him the game ball. Cabrera graciously declines, saying, "I've hit a lot of home runs, I don't need this ball." The cameraman then captures the fans' reaction, or lack thereof, as no one in the stands stands up to recognize the historic home run in the midst of the snowstorm. The home run by Cabrera serves as a testament to his enduring skill and determination, even in the face of adversity. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the future Hall of Famer has once again proven his ability to rise to the occasion and deliver for his team. As the game continues, the snow-covered field and the sight of Cabrera's majestic home run will be etched in the minds of baseball fans everywhere.

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it was pretty cold in detroit to start

the season shane bieber blowing his

hands blowing in both hands blowing in

his hands shane bieber gonna be blowing

in his hands again