Vladimir Guerrero Jr and Aroldis Chapman have a great 13 pitch battle, a breakdown
What Happened
In a highly anticipated matchup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays steps up to the plate as a pinch-hitter against the formidable Aroldis Chapman of the New York Yankees. The game is on the line, with the Yankees clinging to a slim one-run lead in the late innings. Guerrero Jr. the young slugger, digs in and sees Chapman's blazing 97 mph fastball. He takes a mighty swing but misses. Chapman then fires another 98 mph heater, but Guerrero Jr. manages to foul it off, refusing to back down. The veteran pitcher tries to jam Guerrero Jr. with an inside fastball, but the young star holds his ground. The crowd at Yankee Stadium senses the tension building, as Guerrero Jr. and Chapman engage in a titanic 13-pitch battle. Chapman mixes in his signature slider, but Guerrero Jr. remains patient, fouling off pitch after pitch. "Throw the outside fastball!" shouts a coach from the Blue Jays' dugout, sensing an opportunity. On the 12th pitch of the at-bat, Chapman rears back and unleashes a 100 mph fastball down the middle. Guerrero Jr. pounces, driving the ball deep over the outfield wall for a game-winning, pinch-hit home run. The crowd erupts in stunned silence, as the young Blue Jays star completes the improbable comeback. "Oh my god, did you see that?" exclaims the announcer, his voice filled with awe. Guerrero Jr. rounds the bases, pumping his fists as his teammates erupt in celebration. "That was a hell of a battle," says the analyst, praising the young slugger's composure and determination against the veteran flamethrower. As Guerrero Jr. returns to the dugout, he receives high-fives and pats on the back from his teammates, who recognize the significance of his heroic performance. The Blue Jays' dugout is electric, celebrating the triumph over their division rivals in dramatic fashion. This epic clash between Guerrero Jr. and Chapman will be remembered as a defining moment in the careers of both players, showcasing the raw talent and competitive spirit that make baseball such a captivating sport.
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Click timestamps to jump to that momentabsolutely awesome battle here with
Vladdy jr. and Aroldis Chapman the old
vet and the young rookie this one's
brought to you by stuffed grass-fed
burgers
Vladdy is pinch-hitting walks into the
game fresh C's a 97 mile-per-hour
fastball wants to be a hero
whoo 98 inside fastball again not as big
of a swing
but now chappies got him Oh - so so
Roman says throw the outside fastball
there's a runner on first so Vladdy
homers the game is over and he has won
it outside fastball dials it up to
100,000 back inside fastball slider
outside fastball okay Roman wants to go
back to what worked on those first two
but this lady's prayin please pad to get
a hit please glad to get a hit goes to
the slider 86 Vladdy hang strong inside
fastball again that worked dude outside
fastball slider okay he just found out
who'd is gonna be good a little me good
- video 1 & 2 holy [ __ ] oh bomb on the
slider breathe big guy oh my god did you
see that Mary oh my god inside fastball
again it seems to be working
got him with the first two fouled back
again a hundred miles per hour
Chapman's dialing it up 99 he's like
damn okay there's a battle outside
fastball here it comes right down the
middle 100 puts a good swing on it fouls
it back drop some slider 12
mile-per-hour different Montoya's
thinking damn I'm lucky boom just like
[ __ ] this guy's in the league forever
now outside fastball again 2 2 pitch
misses high good take 101 though he's
dialing up inside fastball outside
fastball slider come on throw the inside
fastball against slider fouls it off
again this is the most pitches Chapman's
ever thrown in at bat
shout outs estimates family barbecue
just told me that outside fastball ooh
puts it in play they get the double play
two outs but that was a hell of a battle
by Vladdy jr. to come off the bench and
do that as impressive the crowd knows it
they give them a standing ovation the
dugout gives them Pat's on the ass and
high five because they get it you know
who else gets it stuffed grass-fed
burgers go
there say the name john-boy you get free
fries they got the number one voted
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