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Best moments of the 2016 MLB postseason

World Series, Game 7: Anthony Rizzo and the rest of Cubs Nation celebrate the title.
World Series, Game 7: Anthony Rizzo and the rest of Cubs Nation celebrate the title.
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World Series, Game 7: Ben Zobrist drives in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning the gives the Cubs a 7-6 lead over the Indians.
World Series, Game 7: Ben Zobrist drives in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning the gives the Cubs a 7-6 lead over the Indians.
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World Series, Game 7: Indians' Rajai Davis' two-run home run ties the game 6-6 with the Cubs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
World Series, Game 7: Indians' Rajai Davis' two-run home run ties the game 6-6 with the Cubs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
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World Series, Game 7: Cubs' David Ross hits a solo home run in the sixth inning and becomes the oldest catcher in World Series history to hit homer (39 years, 228 days).
World Series, Game 7: Cubs' David Ross hits a solo home run in the sixth inning and becomes the oldest catcher in World Series history to hit homer (39 years, 228 days).
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World Series, Game 7: Indians' Jason Kipnis and Carlos Santana both score on a wild pitch by Cubs' Jon Lester in the 5th inning to cut the Cleveland deficit to 5-3.
World Series, Game 7: Indians' Jason Kipnis and Carlos Santana both score on a wild pitch by Cubs' Jon Lester in the 5th inning to cut the Cleveland deficit to 5-3.
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World Series, Game 7: Dexter Fowler slugs a leadoff home run against Indians ace Corey Kluber. It was only the 11th leadoff homer in any World Series game.
World Series, Game 7: Dexter Fowler slugs a leadoff home run against Indians ace Corey Kluber. It was only the 11th leadoff homer in any World Series game.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
World Series, Game 6: Addison Russell becomes the first Cub player to hit a grand slam in World Series history.
World Series, Game 6: Addison Russell becomes the first Cub player to hit a grand slam in World Series history.
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Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman entered the game with one out in the seventh inning and notched an eight-out save.
Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman entered the game with one out in the seventh inning and notched an eight-out save.
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Kris Bryant snaps out of his slump with a solo home run in the fourth inning.
Kris Bryant snaps out of his slump with a solo home run in the fourth inning.
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World Series, Game 4: Jason Kipnis breaks the game open with a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Indians a 7-1 lead.
World Series, Game 4: Jason Kipnis breaks the game open with a three-run homer in the seventh inning to give the Indians a 7-1 lead.
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World Series, Game 4: Carlos Santana slugs a home run off John Lackey that ties the game 1-1 in the second inning.
World Series, Game 4: Carlos Santana slugs a home run off John Lackey that ties the game 1-1 in the second inning.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
World Series, Game 3: Coco Crisp delivers with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning to give the Indians a 1-0 lead.
World Series, Game 3: Coco Crisp delivers with a pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning to give the Indians a 1-0 lead.
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World Series, Game 2: Cubs' Kyle Schwarber is debunking the notion that spring training is even needed. He knocks in two RBI against the Indians to lead the offense.
World Series, Game 2: Cubs' Kyle Schwarber is debunking the notion that spring training is even needed. He knocks in two RBI against the Indians to lead the offense.
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World Series, Game 2: Jake Arrieta loses his no-hit bid when Jason Kipnis doubles to right field with one out in the sixth, but by then the Cubs had already built up a 5-0 lead over the Indians.
World Series, Game 2: Jake Arrieta loses his no-hit bid when Jason Kipnis doubles to right field with one out in the sixth, but by then the Cubs had already built up a 5-0 lead over the Indians.
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World Series, Game 1: Indians catcher Roberto Perez is the first catcher to hit two home runs in a World Series game since Gary Carter in Game 4 of the 1986 series.
World Series, Game 1: Indians catcher Roberto Perez is the first catcher to hit two home runs in a World Series game since Gary Carter in Game 4 of the 1986 series.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
World Series, Game 1: – Indians pitcher Corey Kluber sets a World Series record with eight strikeouts through the first three innings. He finishes with nine over six innings.
World Series, Game 1: – Indians pitcher Corey Kluber sets a World Series record with eight strikeouts through the first three innings. He finishes with nine over six innings.
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World Series, Game 1: Kyle Schwarber, who missed almost the entire season with a knee injury, is added to the Cubs roster and rips a double in his second at-bat in the fourth inning.
World Series, Game 1: Kyle Schwarber, who missed almost the entire season with a knee injury, is added to the Cubs roster and rips a double in his second at-bat in the fourth inning.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports
NLCS, Game 6: Anthony Rizzo's home run in the fifth inning gives the Cubs a 5-0 lead over the Dodgers.
NLCS, Game 6: Anthony Rizzo's home run in the fifth inning gives the Cubs a 5-0 lead over the Dodgers.
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NLCS, Game 5: Addison Russell hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Cubs a 3-1 lead over the Dodgers.
NLCS, Game 5: Addison Russell hits a two-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Cubs a 3-1 lead over the Dodgers.
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NLCS, Game 4: Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates a solo home run against the Dodgers in the fifth inning.
NLCS, Game 4: Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo celebrates a solo home run against the Dodgers in the fifth inning.
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NLCS, Game 4: Addison Russell breaks out of his slump with a two-run home in the fourth to extend the Cubs lead to 4-0.
NLCS, Game 4: Addison Russell breaks out of his slump with a two-run home in the fourth to extend the Cubs lead to 4-0.
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NLCS, Game 4: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez is called out by home plate umpire in the second inning. The Dodgers challenge the call, but it is upheld.
NLCS, Game 4: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez is called out by home plate umpire in the second inning. The Dodgers challenge the call, but it is upheld.
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ALCS, Game 5: The Indians rush the field after Carlos Santana makes the final out. The Indians advanced to the World Series.
ALCS, Game 5: The Indians rush the field after Carlos Santana makes the final out. The Indians advanced to the World Series.
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NLCS, Game 3: Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal hits a two-run homer off Cubs starter Jake Arrieta in the fourth inning to extend his team's lead to 3-0 in the eventual 6-0 win.
NLCS, Game 3: Dodgers' Yasmani Grandal hits a two-run homer off Cubs starter Jake Arrieta in the fourth inning to extend his team's lead to 3-0 in the eventual 6-0 win.
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NLCS, Game 4: Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson reacts after making a diving play and saving a potential run in the fifth inning against the Indians.
NLCS, Game 4: Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson reacts after making a diving play and saving a potential run in the fifth inning against the Indians.
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ALCS, Game 3: With blood dripping out of his injured finger, Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is removed after throwing 21 pitches in the first inning. Bauer sustained a cut in his right pinkie finger while repairing one of his drones last week.
ALCS, Game 3: With blood dripping out of his injured finger, Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is removed after throwing 21 pitches in the first inning. Bauer sustained a cut in his right pinkie finger while repairing one of his drones last week.
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NLCS, Game 2: Making his third appearance in six days, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw looks not only capable of shutting out the Cubs – the second-highest scoring team in the league – but perhaps intent on no-hitting them. He strikes out six and walks one in completing seven shutout innings.
NLCS, Game 2: Making his third appearance in six days, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw looks not only capable of shutting out the Cubs – the second-highest scoring team in the league – but perhaps intent on no-hitting them. He strikes out six and walks one in completing seven shutout innings.
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NLCS, Game 1: Miguel Montero hits a pinch-hit grand slam off Dodgers' Joe Blanton in the eighth inning to give the Cubs a 7-3 lead.
NLCS, Game 1: Miguel Montero hits a pinch-hit grand slam off Dodgers' Joe Blanton in the eighth inning to give the Cubs a 7-3 lead.
Jon Durr, USA TODAY Sports
NLCS, Game 1: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez ties the game against the Cubs 3-3 with a two-RBI single in the eighth inning.
NLCS, Game 1: Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez ties the game against the Cubs 3-3 with a two-RBI single in the eighth inning.
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NLCS, Game 1: Javier Baez steals home ahead of the tag by Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz. He becomes the first Cubs player to steal home in a postseason game since 1907.
NLCS, Game 1: Javier Baez steals home ahead of the tag by Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz. He becomes the first Cubs player to steal home in a postseason game since 1907.
Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports
Game 2, ALCS: Francisco Lindor drives in the go-ahead run in the third inning off Blue Jays' J.A. Happ.
Game 2, ALCS: Francisco Lindor drives in the go-ahead run in the third inning off Blue Jays' J.A. Happ.
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ALCS, Game 1: Francisco Lindor hits a two-run home run off Blue Jays' Marco Estrada that gives the Indians a 2-0 lead in the sixth inning.
ALCS, Game 1: Francisco Lindor hits a two-run home run off Blue Jays' Marco Estrada that gives the Indians a 2-0 lead in the sixth inning.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
NLDS, Game 5: Clayton Kershaw retires the last two Nationals and earns the first save of his career.
NLDS, Game 5: Clayton Kershaw retires the last two Nationals and earns the first save of his career.
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NLDS, Game 5: Clayton Kershaw comes in as a reliever in the ninth inning -- his first relief appearance since 2009 NLCS Game 5 against Phillies.
NLDS, Game 5: Clayton Kershaw comes in as a reliever in the ninth inning -- his first relief appearance since 2009 NLCS Game 5 against Phillies.
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NLDS, Game 5: Nationals pinch hitter Chris Heisey hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to cut the Dodgers lead to 4-3.
NLDS, Game 5: Nationals pinch hitter Chris Heisey hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to cut the Dodgers lead to 4-3.
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NLDS, Game 5: The Nationals use a Division Series record six pitchers in the seventh inning.
NLDS, Game 5: The Nationals use a Division Series record six pitchers in the seventh inning.
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NLDS, Game 5: Dodgers' Joc Pederson leads off the seventh inning with a solo home run off Max Scherzer to tie the game 1-1.
NLDS, Game 5: Dodgers' Joc Pederson leads off the seventh inning with a solo home run off Max Scherzer to tie the game 1-1.
Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
NLDS, Game 4: In an improbable ninth-inning comeback, the Cubs score four runs off five Giants relievers. It started with a single by Kris Bryant and a walk to Anthony Rizzo. Then Ben Zobrist hits an RBI double to cut the deficit to 5-3 ...
NLDS, Game 4: In an improbable ninth-inning comeback, the Cubs score four runs off five Giants relievers. It started with a single by Kris Bryant and a walk to Anthony Rizzo. Then Ben Zobrist hits an RBI double to cut the deficit to 5-3 ...
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... Willson Contrerasties then hits a two-run single that ties the game 5-5 ...
... Willson Contrerasties then hits a two-run single that ties the game 5-5 ...
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... Javier Baez drives in the go-ahead run to give the Cubs a 6-5 lead.
... Javier Baez drives in the go-ahead run to give the Cubs a 6-5 lead.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
... and the Cubs celebrate after Aroldis Chapman closes out the ninth inning.
... and the Cubs celebrate after Aroldis Chapman closes out the ninth inning.
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NLDS, Game 4: Chase Utley hits the go-ahead run for the Dodgers and forces a Game after a 6-5 win.
NLDS, Game 4: Chase Utley hits the go-ahead run for the Dodgers and forces a Game after a 6-5 win.
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NLDS, Game 3: Joe Panik  hits a walk-off RBI double in the 13th inning to give the Giants a 6-5 win.
NLDS, Game 3: Joe Panik hits a walk-off RBI double in the 13th inning to give the Giants a 6-5 win.
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NLDS, Game 3: Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a two-run homer in the ninth to tie the game against the Giants 5-5.
NLDS, Game 3: Cubs' Kris Bryant hits a two-run homer in the ninth to tie the game against the Giants 5-5.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
NLDS, Game 3: Jake Arrieta halts Madison Bumgarner's postseason scoreless streak of 24 2/3 innings in stunning fashion -- a three-run home run in the second inning.
NLDS, Game 3: Jake Arrieta halts Madison Bumgarner's postseason scoreless streak of 24 2/3 innings in stunning fashion -- a three-run home run in the second inning.
John Hefti, USA TODAY Sports
ALDS, Game 3: David Ortiz salutes the Red Sox fans at Fenway Park after losing to the Indians 4-3 in his final game in uniform.
ALDS, Game 3: David Ortiz salutes the Red Sox fans at Fenway Park after losing to the Indians 4-3 in his final game in uniform.
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ALDS, Game 3: Coco Crisp slugs a two-run home run against his former team that gives the Indians a 4-1 lead over the Red Sox.
ALDS, Game 3: Coco Crisp slugs a two-run home run against his former team that gives the Indians a 4-1 lead over the Red Sox.
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NLDS, Game 3: Carlos Ruiz celebrates with Joc Pederson after hitting a pinch hit two run home run in the fifth inning to cut the Nationals lead to 4-3.
NLDS, Game 3: Carlos Ruiz celebrates with Joc Pederson after hitting a pinch hit two run home run in the fifth inning to cut the Nationals lead to 4-3.
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ALDS, Game 3: Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson scores the winning run past catcher Jonathan Lucroy in the 10th inning to sweep the Rangers.
ALDS, Game 3: Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson scores the winning run past catcher Jonathan Lucroy in the 10th inning to sweep the Rangers.
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ALDS, Game 3: Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar dives but can't make the catch on a two-run double by Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the 6th inning.
ALDS, Game 3: Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar dives but can't make the catch on a two-run double by Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the 6th inning.
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ALDS, Game 3: Edwin Encarnacion hits a two-run homer off Cobly Lewis to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead over the Rangers.
ALDS, Game 3: Edwin Encarnacion hits a two-run homer off Cobly Lewis to give the Blue Jays a 2-1 lead over the Rangers.
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NLDS, Game 2: Jose Lobaton hits a three-run home run off Dodgers' Rich Hill to give the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning.
NLDS, Game 2: Jose Lobaton hits a three-run home run off Dodgers' Rich Hill to give the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the fourth inning.
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NLDS, Game 2: Travis Wood becomes the second relief pitcher to homer in a postseason game after he hits a solo shot off George Kontos. The other: Rosy Ryan, 1924 Giants.
NLDS, Game 2: Travis Wood becomes the second relief pitcher to homer in a postseason game after he hits a solo shot off George Kontos. The other: Rosy Ryan, 1924 Giants.
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NLDS, Game 1: Javier Baez celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning off Johnny Cueto that gives the Cubs a 1-0 lead and eventual victory.
NLDS, Game 1: Javier Baez celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning off Johnny Cueto that gives the Cubs a 1-0 lead and eventual victory.
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ALDS, Game 2: Lonnie Chisenhall hits a three run homer off David Price in the second inning to give the Indans a 4-0 lead.
ALDS, Game 2: Lonnie Chisenhall hits a three run homer off David Price in the second inning to give the Indans a 4-0 lead.
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ALDS, Game 2: The Blue Jays hit three solo home runs in the fifth inning -- all off Yu Darvish. Kevin Pillar hits the first one to give the Jays a 3-1 lead ...
ALDS, Game 2: The Blue Jays hit three solo home runs in the fifth inning -- all off Yu Darvish. Kevin Pillar hits the first one to give the Jays a 3-1 lead ...
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... followed by Ezequiel Carrera, for a 4-1 lead ...
... followed by Ezequiel Carrera, for a 4-1 lead ...
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... followed by Edwin Encarnacion, for a 5-1 lead.
... followed by Edwin Encarnacion, for a 5-1 lead.
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ALDS, Game 1: Red Sox manager Terry Francona summons reliever Andrew Miller in the fifth inning, who tosses two shutout innings to earn the win over the Red Sox.
ALDS, Game 1: Red Sox manager Terry Francona summons reliever Andrew Miller in the fifth inning, who tosses two shutout innings to earn the win over the Red Sox.
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ALDS, Game 1: The Indians erupt with three home runs in the third inning -- all of Red Sox's Rick Porcello. Roberto Perez hits the first to tie the game 2-2 ...
ALDS, Game 1: The Indians erupt with three home runs in the third inning -- all of Red Sox's Rick Porcello. Roberto Perez hits the first to tie the game 2-2 ...
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... followed by Jason Kipnis, for a 3-2 lead ...
... followed by Jason Kipnis, for a 3-2 lead ...
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... followed by Francisco Lindor, for a 4-2 lead.
... followed by Francisco Lindor, for a 4-2 lead.
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ALDS, Game 1: Jose Bautista  slugs a 425-foot home run in the ninth inning to give the Blue Jays a 10-0 lead over the Blue Jays.
ALDS, Game 1: Jose Bautista slugs a 425-foot home run in the ninth inning to give the Blue Jays a 10-0 lead over the Blue Jays.
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NL wild-card game: With nine more shutout innings, Madison Bumgarner now sports a 0.79 ERA across 68 2/3 innings in his last nine postseason outings dating back to Game 2 of the 2012 World Series.
NL wild-card game: With nine more shutout innings, Madison Bumgarner now sports a 0.79 ERA across 68 2/3 innings in his last nine postseason outings dating back to Game 2 of the 2012 World Series.
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NL wild-card game: Giants' Conor Gillaspie hits a go-ahead three-run home run off Mets' Jeurys Familia in the ninth inning.
NL wild-card game: Giants' Conor Gillaspie hits a go-ahead three-run home run off Mets' Jeurys Familia in the ninth inning.
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NL wild-card game: Mets center fielder Curtis Granderson makes a spectacular catch to rob Giants' Brandon Belt of an extra-base hit in the fifth inning.
NL wild-card game: Mets center fielder Curtis Granderson makes a spectacular catch to rob Giants' Brandon Belt of an extra-base hit in the fifth inning.
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AL wild-card game: Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion hits a three-run, walk-off homer in the 11th inning off Ubaldo Jimenez to beat the Orioles 5-2 and advance to the ALDS.
AL wild-card game: Blue Jays' Edwin Encarnacion hits a three-run, walk-off homer in the 11th inning off Ubaldo Jimenez to beat the Orioles 5-2 and advance to the ALDS.
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AL wild-card game: Orioles left fielder Hyun Soo Kim was nearly hit in the head by a beer can while making a catch on a fly ball near the wall in the seventh inning.
AL wild-card game: Orioles left fielder Hyun Soo Kim was nearly hit in the head by a beer can while making a catch on a fly ball near the wall in the seventh inning.
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AL wild card game: Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar makes a spectacular catch in the fourth inning to rob Manny Machado of a hit.
AL wild card game: Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Pillar makes a spectacular catch in the fourth inning to rob Manny Machado of a hit.
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