Corey Seager’s two-run homer in ninth inning sparks Texas Rangers’ comeback

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald had been unhittable this postseason but Corey Seager’s two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth changed that.

“I mean, it’s hard to get a bigger home run than what he did there down two in the ninth,” said Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, “ You know, he saved us there, but you can see it in him, he got everybody fired up.”

It was the first run Sewald has given up all postseason and only the fourth hit he’s allowed in nine innings of work.

Few Rangers have more postseason experience than Segaer, and he’s excelled in the biggest moments.

Rangers third baseman Josh Jung shared what he felt watching the ball leave Seager’s bat.

“Wow, he did it again, he’s done it for years in the postseason and he just did it again for us and see him yell as soon as he it he knew it was going to go a mile,” said Jung, “There’s no words you’re just really happy they’re [Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia] suiting up for us.”

Seager is batting .327 with four home runs and eight RBIs in the playoffs.

On Friday Seager went 1-for-4 with a home run, two walks, two RBIs and three runs scored.

“It was a cool moment for sure,” said Seager, “This is the playoffs, you know, this is kind of what it’s all about.”

Seager had struggled at times in the ALCS against Houston but had a big Game 7 against the Astros.

Seager has already dominated while playing at Globe Life Field in the World Series, winning the 2020 World Series MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers who played the series at GLF due to the pandemic.

Bochy said Friday’s game was one of the best World Series wins of his career.