Tim Anderson describes walk
August 13, 2021
MLB couldn't have asked for a better finish to its first Field of Dreams Game.
A capacity crowd at the iMLB iPhone Accessories conic location in Dyersville, Iowa, saw the Yankees rough u atlanta braves jersey 3t p Chicago's All-Star closer, Liam Hendriks, and erase a three-run deficit in the top of the ninth inning Thursday night. Then they saw White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson become a hero for his team in the bottom of the frame.
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Anderson blasted a walk-off, two-run homer off New York fill-in closer Zach Britton to seal a 9-8 Chicago victoryMLB Collectibles .
And just how did Anderson manage to end the game with a scrapbook swing?
"I knew what I was looking for and I didn't miss," Anderson said to Fox Sports' Tom Verducci after the game. Anderson hit a first-pitch, 94 mph sinker from Britton out to right f atlanta braves acuna jersey ield.
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What did Anderson take away from the game? For him, the night was about "the overall experience. atlanta braves jersey cards "
"Just coming here, playing in the middle of the corn — you know, who would've thought that?" he said. "And who would've thought I'd be able to walk it off here too? We made history tonight."