VIDEO: Matt Carpenter Walks Off Nightcap for Cardinals With Strange Looping Single
By Adam Weinrib
Matt Carpenter is just a PROFESSIONAL HITTER. In case his somewhat subpar 2019 season wasn't indicative enough of this fact for you, he made it known by wiping the Reds out in the late game on Saturday night. Blanked by Sonny Gray, the Cards then rallied against the Reds 'pen, and didn't make a single out in the ninth frame before Carpenter delivered the big blow.
WALK. IT. OFF. pic.twitter.com/tGorLFXQZr
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 1, 2019
The reason they were tied in the first place? Harrison Bader sprayed a liner through the hole, scoring the speedy Tommy Edman.
That’s Bader! pic.twitter.com/RSZ8T86v9f
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 1, 2019
And boy, was it a beautiful celebration in the aftermath.
#THATSAWINNER and #THATSAWALKOFF!!! ??? pic.twitter.com/7CDTCpWa67
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 1, 2019
Don't let it get lost that seven strong innings from Michael Wacha set up this gem of an ending, either. Positives all around for these Cards on this evening.