Top Highlights From World Series Game 7

The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros battled with it all on the line. Here are the top highlights from one of the most memorable comebacks in MLB history.

Yuli's Bomb Kicked Things Off

The Astros have seven fierce hitters in their lineup, and while Yuli Gurriel isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of Houston’s powerhouse lineup, he was the only Astros player to deliver a HR in the biggest game of the year.

Yuli! The @astros draw first blood. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/66l795lQiL
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Here’s Yuli’s HR swing + bat toss on repeat for your viewing pleasure. pic.twitter.com/Gpv1gevIBv
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 31, 2019

Pitching Defensive Prowess

Zack Greinke was excellent for the first 6.1 IP. Not only with his right hand, but his glove hand was contributing as well with multiple defensive plays that mitigated DC’s offensive opportunities.

Zack’s taking over Game 7. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/FiCbkB7km5
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Correa Gives Houston 2-Run Lead

With Max Scherzer 1 strike away from getting out of the 5th inning jam unscathed, Carlos Correa lasered a ball down the left field line that Anthony Rendon usually somehow makes a play on. However, the ball got away from the first-time All-Star and gave Houston a 2-run lead with Scherzer now a few pitches away from his exit.

Carlos comes through! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/PuHN73HXr1
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

.@TeamCJCorrea extends his lead for most RBI (33) in the #postseason by a player before turning 26. pic.twitter.com/insmXnWGd3
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) October 31, 2019

Rendon's Rocket Turns the Tides

A day after turning the tides in Game 6 with his 2-run shot after a questionable call looked to change the momentum in Game 6, Rendon single-handedly changed the momentum in Game 7 with his solo shot to give DC just it’s second hit off Greinke and give the Nats hope they can make ANOTHER elimination game comeback.

Rendon with a ROCKET. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/KJKPAdx8ud
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Biggest Nats Hit in History

Before tonight, one could make a valid argument that Howie Kendrick’s go-ahead Grand Slam in extra innings during Game 5 of the NLDS vs. the 106-win LA Dodgers was the biggest hit in Nationals franchise history. Considering this was Game 7 of the World Series, Kendrick’s go-ahead 2-run shot in the 7th now takes the cake as it played a huge part in not just keeping the Nationals season alive early in the Playoffs, but giving them the boost they need to conquer a World Series Championship.

HOWIE FEELING, NATS FANS?! pic.twitter.com/TTO7sHHd5j
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Juan Soto Extends the Lead

With only a 3-2 lead, the Astros could tie the game up with one swing of the bat at any time. Juan Soto made sure to give his team some valuable insurance with 2 outs in the 8th.

Soto the 🐐-O. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/AyUlw3bPtN
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Bases Loaded in the 9th

Bases loaded in the 9th, Adam Eaton keeps the Nats red-hot with a base hit to make it look more and more realistic that the Nationals could really complete this epic comeback in the World Series.

Keep the line moving! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/rveUDct82l

— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

Corbin Lights Out in Relief

When the Nationals didn’t re-sign Bryce Harper, they instead invested that $30M+/yr into a collection of players with Patrick Corbin taking home the majority of that money. The Nats got every penny in year 1 with exactly what they needed out of the pen to secure DC’s 1st World Series Championship.

3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 Ks. The @Nationals got their guy. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/59N5Vdh1xy
— MLB (@MLB) October 31, 2019

The Final Play That Will Live on Forever

The final out of the World Series is always what ends up getting replayed over, and over, and over, and over again. Considering this was the Nationals FIRST EVER World Series, this highlight will live on forever.