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Patrick Mahomes has undoubtedly had one of the greatest years in any sportsperson’s career. With a Super Bowl win under his belt, Mahomes has become a household name in the world of sports. However, his love for competition extends beyond the football field. Mahomes has always been a passionate baseball fan.

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His father, Pat Mahomes Sr., was a professional pitcher in the MLB for nearly a decade. Mahomes is bound to be a natural at the sport, and he was heavily involved in playing baseball even as a youngster. Only later in life did Mahomes find his passion and unstoppable talent in football.

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Patrick Mahomes gets hyped for Team USA

The World Baseball Classic is underway, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Amongst almost half a billion viewers for the tournament, one of them was none other than Patrick Mahomes himself. Mahomes has been hyping up the Team USA baseball team during their epic comeback win against Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

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Trea Turner hit a grand slam home run, giving Team USA a 9-7 lead. The stadium erupted in cheers as Turner rounded the bases. Mahomes was one of the many fans watching the game, and he was clearly thrilled by Turner’s game-changing home run.

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The quarterback took to Twitter to express his excitement. It’s clear that Mahomes was just as invested in the game as any other fan, and his enthusiasm for the sport was infectious.

Thriller ensues in Florida as the USA beat Venezuela

The game was a nail-biter, with Venezuela leading 3-0 early on in the game. However, the American team slowly clawed their way back, with the help of a few key players. In the eighth inning, Trea Turner’s grand slam home run- clinched the victory for Team USA with a 9-7 lead. The stadium burst into cheers as Turner rounded the bases, and the excitement spread to social media as well.

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Despite the odds, Team USA showed their resilience in their game against Venezuela. The win was a testament to the team’s skill and determination, and it was clear that the players had the support of fans like Mahomes behind them. As the World Baseball Classic continues, it’s clear that Mahomes will be one of the many fans watching closely. 

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Armaan Gupta is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Media and Communication from a prestigious university. Gupta's love for football spans different leagues, from NFL to College Football to XFL. He is particularly drawn to the San Francisco 49ers' playing style, which he finds inspiring. With his humorous and engaging writing style, Gupta enjoys crafting off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” resonated with readers and garnered significant attention. Gupta is also an avid player himself, with a passion for basketball, soccer, and more. When he's not analyzing football stats or studying game footage, Gupta can be found playing the harmonica or shooting hoops on a basketball court. Due to his witty humor and conversational style, Gupta loves to write off-court pieces for fans. His recent article, “What a Blessing”: NFL World Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Wife Brittany’s Emotional Message” was among the top pieces. He’s himself a dedicated player on the ground and plays Basketball, Soccer, and more. When he isn’t digging into the depths of nerdy stats and football footage, Gupta will either be at a basketball court or playing the harmonica.

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