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Adell's Clutch Triple Keeps Guardians' Hopes Alive
8 Oct
Summary
- Jo Adell hit a bases-clearing triple to give Cleveland a 4-1 lead.
- Adell achieved a rare MLB postseason feat with consecutive triples.
- He could become the second player ever with a triple in three straight playoff games.
The Cleveland Guardians' offense found much-needed success on Wednesday, with Jo Adell delivering a pivotal bases-clearing triple that secured a 4-1 lead. This remarkable hit also represents a rare accomplishment in MLB postseason history, as noted by Sarah Langs.
Adell is now the 16th player to achieve a triple in consecutive games within a single postseason. He has the opportunity to become only the second player in MLB history to record a triple in three straight postseason games.
This marks the first time a player could achieve this feat since Chick Stahl accomplished it in three consecutive games during the 1903 World Series. Adell's impact has been significant since his trade to the Guardians in early August.
His three-run triple on Wednesday could prove vital for Cleveland's season. The Guardians held a lead in their game, aiming to avoid elimination and still trail the series 2-1. A potential Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday in Chicago.
