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Rojas' Shock Homer Stuns World Series!
17 Feb
Summary
- Miguel Rojas hit a shocking home run in the ninth inning of Game 7.
- His homer is considered one of the most shocking World Series home runs.
- The Dodgers won the World Series in 11 innings after Rojas' Game 7 heroics.
Miguel Rojas described Game 7 of the World Series as unbelievable, particularly his own ninth-inning home run. With one out and the count full, Rojas hit a slider over the left field bullpen, stunning the crowd and viewers. Baseball writer Tom Verducci called it one of the most shocking World Series home runs, even more so than Rajai Davis' 2016 blast.
Verducci ranks Rojas' hit among the top five greatest in World Series history for its game leverage, despite not matching Kirk Gibson's cinematic moment. Rojas, who turns 37 next week, is not known for power, entering his final season with 57 career home runs. He had only seven home runs last season, with one against a right-handed pitcher.
Rojas' goal was to get on base, but he capitalized on a hanging slider, putting a good swing on it. The Dodgers went on to win the championship in 11 innings. The unexpected home run led to significant media attention and unexpected opportunities for Rojas, including appearances on "Wheel of Fortune" and the Latin Grammys.
Back in Dodgers camp for what he stated will be his final season, Rojas feels the team's familiar mentality of needing to win. He described the expectation as a requirement rather than an attempt, consistent with previous years.
