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VIDEO: Arizona Diamondbacks Fans Celebrate 2-Run Homer That Propelled the Team Ahead in the Postseason With a Splash

Published 10/21/2023, 6:16 AM EDT

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Going to the stadium and watching a game of your favorite sport is a dream for every sports fan. Getting to watch your favorite team play and see them win a game is an even sweeter moment. The moment became even sweeter for a fan.

Being part of the moment when your team wins a close match in the final moments is something that fans dream of. One fan at the MLB game at Chase Field got to live his dream and how. It was Game 4 of the league championship series for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies. The Diamondbacks were down two runs to the Phillies in the eighth inning of the game.

Game 4 gives a Diamondbacks fan a moment to cherish

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Pinch hitter Alek Thomas smashed a two-run home to bring the game to a tie, and they eventually ended the game with a nail-biting 6-5 victory. The final moments of the game were truly cinematic as the ball flew into the stands at full speed. A lucky Diamondbacks fan dove for the catch and fell straight into the pool.

He came out with his arms aloft in the air, and the entire stadium broke into celebrations. It was the fan’s glory moment, and he lived it up to the brim. The fan mimicked Thomas’ finish, giving his team a much-needed victory. The tally now stands at 2-2, with everything to play for in the game tonight.

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It was a moment that any fan would dream of having. The stars aligned for this fan last night, and it capped off an amazing game at Chase Field. The MLB season is truly alive and bustling.

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Internet’s excitement over cinematic moment

Netizens expressed extreme delight at the fan and celebrated the moment with great enthusiasm. Here are the top reactions to the clip.

This user just had one word to describe it.

The user here wondered if there were any consequences for the dive.

Zane said that it will be a moment he will always cherish.

This user said diving in that pool was nothing short of crazy!

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Sebastian shared an adorable GIF to echo his thoughts.

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The game yesterday provided quite the treat for the Diamondbacks fans. With the series now tied at 2-2, the game tonight promises to be even more riveting with all to play for. If yesterday’s game was anything to buy, fans are in store for another cracker of a contest!

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Allen David James is a Viral Sports Moments writer at EssentiallySports. A Mass Communication graduate, specialized in Journalism, his love and passion for the game of cricket has led him to different junctures in life and brought out immense emotion and drive for a mildly calm individual. Apart from cricket, singing and playing badminton are two activities that help him break away from the pressures of work and deadlines! Here he is now, a content writer, creator and broadcaster, trying to make his way in this wonderful world of sports, where the tough never rest!
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Arnima Shukla