Corey Seager's Game-Changing Home Run
A Historic Hit for the Rangers
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In a thrilling turn of events, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has etched his name in baseball history with a pivotal home run that secured Game 1 of the World Series for Texas.
Seager's First Longball
Seager's first home run of the night came in the top of the 3rd inning, with the Rangers already leading 1-0. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Ortiz left a 3-2 pitch over the heart of the plate, and Seager seized the opportunity, connecting with the ball and sending it soaring 449 feet to right field for a two-run home run.
Solo Shot Ignites Rangers
Seager's second home run of the game was equally significant. With the Rangers trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the 9th inning, Seager came to the plate with one out. He jumped on a first-pitch 94-mph fastball from Diamondbacks closer Paul and sent it over the center-field wall for a solo home run, tying the game at 2-2.
Historic Home Run Clinches Win
Seager's heroics continued in the 11th inning with another solo home run, this time off Diamondbacks reliever Stefan Crichton. The blast gave the Rangers a 3-2 lead, which they held on to for the victory.
Seager's Impressive Season
Seager's performance in Game 1 is a testament to his remarkable season. He finished the regular season with a batting average of .314, 33 home runs, and 101 RBIs and was named to his second All-Star team.
Sources:
- MLB.com: Rangers' Corey Seager clobbers first World Series home run
- Fox Sports: World Series 2022: Corey Seager Rangers Diamondbacks Game 1 highlights
- ESPN: Rangers vs. Diamondbacks - Game Recap - October 28, 2022
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