Atlanta hitting coach Kevin Seitzer delivered the news to Braves outfielder Lane Adams earlier Tuesday. If Adams walks to the plate during the Braves’ three-game series in Washington, he should expect a nice hand from any fan who has been paying attention.
Adams didn’t know the first walkoff home run of his life had clinched the division for the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon until Seitzer told him Tuesday. He had not checked his Twitter account to see if any Nationals fans sent him social-media thank-you notes. Adams was just going about his business.
His home run coupled with the Nationals’ win Sunday to seal the National League East division in Washington’s favor for the fourth time in six years.