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5 Records Chris Taylor Broke After a Historic 3-HR NLCS Game 5 Performance
Chris Taylor had a historic performance in 2021 NLCS Game 5 and broke many MLB postseason records en route to a Dodgers win over the Braves
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Chris Taylor has come up clutch before in the MLB postseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers and his success continued in Game 5 of the 2021 NLCS. Taylor hit three Home Runs against a steady Atlanta Braves pitching staff. The clutch hybrid-utility player has come up time and time again for the Dodgers, including a walk-off Home Run against the St. Louis Cardinals that led the Dodgers to the ALDS.
The Dodgers have had a memorable 2021 postseason that has included electric performances by Taylor, a game-ending error from Corey Seager, and Cody Bellinger further cementing himself as a Dodgers legend. Chris Taylor, while not the most spectacular player on the field, has consistently showed up in clutch moments, is one of the best players on the Dodgers, and one of the most underrated hitters in the game.
Here are the 5 most interesting facts about Chris Taylor from NLCS Game 5:
Chris Taylor had a historic power display with his back against the wall
Chris Taylor saved the Dodgers season multiple times in 2021
Chris Taylor showed up in the 2021 postseason
Elimination games are no challenge for Taylor in 2021
The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on a couple of power showings to extend the NLCS
Historic game for Chris Taylor
Chris Taylor has the most HR (4) & RBI (8) while facing elimination during 1 postseason in Los Angeles #Dodgers history
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2021
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Chris Taylor recorded the most TB (13) during a potential elimination game in MLB postseason history, surpassing the previous record of 11 pic.twitter.com/IYCYiBUSk0
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2021
Chris Taylor is the 1st player with a GP of 3+ HR when facing elimination in MLB postseason history
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 22, 2021
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The @Dodgers have set a new franchise record for hits in a #postseason game (17) and tied their record for HR (5). pic.twitter.com/cXxNDgvv5c
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 22, 2021
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