Sometimes playoff games are won or lost on great moments, sometimes heroes will their teams to victory. In the Guardians’ 15-inning, 1-0 marathon win over the Rays, I’d say the day goes to the heroes.
Triston McKenzie pitched six shutout innings in his first-career postseason start, striking out eight and only walking two with two hits.
Sam Hentges pitched three innings of relief with six strikeouts of his own, cementing himself as the next great starter-turned-reliever.
José Ramírez struggled at the plate, but made an incredible throw at third base that prevented the Rays from scoring in the top of the 12th.