Kawhi Leonard makes The Greek Freak eat the ball, Javy walks it off and more highlights that will have you talking on Wednesday.
9. Javy bids goodnight to the Phillies
For anyone who dares say that a walk-off hit isn’t exciting, let me Google the phone number for the nearest psych ward so you can be committed.
No, it isn’t as exciting as a game-winning shot in basketball, or a last-second field-goal/touchdown in football. Heck, it isn’t even as exciting as an overtime goal in hockey; but the walk-off should never be written out of the script, especially when Javy Baez is at the plate for the Chicago Cubs.
Javy FTW. #walkoff pic.twitter.com/xqjZ7Qw71E
— MLB (@MLB) May 22, 2019
8. 49 Years in the making
For 49 years, the St. Louis Blues has always been the bridesmaid, but never the bride. It looked like it would continue when they ran into the buzzsaw that was the San Jose Sharks, but this Blues team was determined.
They were determined to walk down to the altar and get married to the Stanley Cup Final. That they did, pushing aside the powerful Sharks en route to their first-ever Stanley Cup FInal appearance in team history. No, there is no play to show at No. 7, just a shot at some jubilant and long-waiting Blues fans letting all of the emotion go.
Enjoy, and if you’re wearing headphones, turn that volume down a bit. You’ve been warned.
49 years in the making for the @StLouisBlues... #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/e7nJvYBWDF
— NHL (@NHL) May 22, 2019
7. Damon the Great
Watching this highlight, I am convinced that Valparaiso outfielder Damon Jorgensen is not of this earth.
.@ValpoBaseball's Damon Jorgensen with a GREAT grab 👀 pic.twitter.com/0efHblfrZx
— Missouri Valley Conference (@MVCsports) May 21, 2019
6. It looks better barehanded
Milwaukee Brewers’ third baseman Mike Moustakas shows the world every baseball play looks better when made barehanded.
A barehanded play shouldn't look this easy. #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/VQuCzAx1nK
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) May 22, 2019
5. Drake is the new Jack
Every team needs a hypeman like Drake.
Get you a hype man like Drake. 😂#WeTheNorth | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8X7pVo0Wvg
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1131020232116490240
4. Serge nearly breaks the rim
Serge Ibaka was not to be denied on this night, and boy did he send a message to Milwaukee.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1131005442656735234
3. What a strike!
Flint may not have clean water still, but they do have Nebojasa Popovic and this beauty of a strike.
What a strike! pic.twitter.com/3gb8fJ6LgB
— Flint City Bucks (@FlintCityBucks) May 21, 2019
2. The Greek Freak is on a mission
Who said Giannis wasn’t on a mission to get to the NBA Finals?
GIANNIS IS ON A MISSION. 😤#FearTheDeer | #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/xjnRdwOWZk
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 22, 2019
1. Kawhi over The Greek Freak
In Game 4, a must-win for the Raptors, Kawhi Leonard finally met the Greek Freak at the basket.
It did not end well for the latter.
https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1131016308751884288