Padres Hero Reveals Hilarious Truth About Walk-Off Hit
Padres' New Acquisition Pulls Off Walk-Off Win With Hilarious Admission
The San Diego Padres are proving their trade deadline moves were the right call. Since the flurry of acquisitions, they boast a 5-3 record and have already seen some impressive returns. On Saturday night, that trend continued in dramatic fashion.
Walk-Off Hero: An Unintentional Strategy
In the bottom of the 10th inning, with two runners on and one out after Ryan O'Hearn was intentionally walked, Ramon Laureano stepped up to the plate. He delivered a grounder that sailed over the Boston Red Sox third baseman, sending Xander Bogaerts home for a thrilling 5-4 victory.
But the walk-off hero's story doesn't end there. Laureano admitted to reporters after the game he didn't know the signs and was aiming for something different entirely.
"I was thinking to actually hit a homer," Laureano revealed. "And then I'm like, I guess they are going to give me the bunt sign, and I don't know the signs, and then, just, let's just chop it down."
He echoed this sentiment in an interview with 97.3 The Fan: "Hit a homer, I didn't know the sign, so I'm like, let's chop it down."
A Lucky Break for San Diego
While a bunt might have put both runners in scoring position, ultimately Laureano's unorthodox approach sealed the win.
New Addition Making Waves
The Padres made several notable acquisitions at the deadline, including Mason Miller, JP Sears, Nestor Cortes, Ryan O'Hearn, Freddy Fermin, and Laureano. But Laureano has quickly become a valuable asset.
In just eight games with the Padres, he boasts 10 hits, eight RBIs, four runs scored, and a home run. He's played every game since his arrival, solidifying his place in the lineup.
Laureano's MLB journey has been anything but linear, starting with the Oakland Athletics, followed by stints with the Cleveland Guardians, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles before landing in San Diego.
Despite the stops along the way, at 31 years old, Laureano seems to have found a new home and is making a significant impact on the Padres' success.