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Battle won! Again! Bauers takes Snell deep on 11th pitch for go-ahead HR

Jake Bauers delivered another clutch performance for the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2024 National League Championship Series, this time with a dramatic two-run home run in the seventh inning of Game 3 to take a commanding 4-2 lead. Facing Dodgers starter Blake Snell, Bauers battled through a grueling 11-pitch at-bat, fouling off six pitches before finally connecting on a fastball for a 412-foot shot to right field—a rare postseason home run on the 11th pitch or later.

The Brewers capitalized further when Garrett Mitchell added another homer, marking the third instance in franchise history of back-to-back postseason home runs in a single game. Snell, who had entered the inning with a 2-1 lead after rallying in the sixth, was ultimately removed after Mitchell’s blast, ending his streak of 14 consecutive batters retired earlier in the game.

Bauers’ resilience echoes his journey back from nearly quitting baseball just a few years ago, now proving his mettle in high-pressure postseason action.

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