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Michelle R. Martinelli

See Adolis Garcia’s 11th-inning walk-off homer to secure World Series Game 1 win for Rangers

Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia was a hero in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night. Hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Rangers trailed late in the game until Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth to send the game into extra innings.

Enter Garcia. Well, eventually, because the game ended up going into 11 innings.

With reliever Kyle Nelson on the mound for the Diamondbacks, Garcia stepped up to the plate and reminded everyone again that he’s having an exceptional postseason. And his run is continuing into the World Series.

Garcia hit a solo home run to secure the Rangers’ 6-5 win in Game 1, and it was a fantastic moment.

He’s the first player to hit a walk-off home in Game 1 of the World Series since Kirk Gibson in 1988, according to ESPN Stats & Info.

RELATED: Why Adolis Garcia’s nickname is El Bombi (and was inspired by a light bulb, not hitting bombs)

Another great call from Fox’s Joe Davis, who delivered an incredible one for Seager’s monster home run in the ninth.

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