Rangers All-Star Adolis García may have given MLB fans the most electric home run celebration of the postseason on Friday after mashing a clutch moonshot in Game 5 of the ALCS.
With Texas trailing 2–1, García blasted the first pitch of the at-bat from Astros ace Justin Verlander into the stands for a massive three-run go-ahead homer.
García’s bomb sent Rangers fans into a frenzy as the team took a 4–2 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, but it was the two-time All-Star’s epic bat spike before rounding the bases that made the sensational moment even more special.
ADOLIS GARCIA 🤯
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 20, 2023
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As the ALCS comes down to the wire, the momentum built by García’s home run could be enough to propel Texas to a crucial Game 5 victory.
Friday’s big-time play marked García’s second homer versus Houston; he has now logged five hits and six RBI in 18 at-bats.