When Game 1 of the 2024 World Series began, there had been 20 home runs in the history of the Fall Classic that took a team from behind to ahead, in the sixth inning or later. There have been more go-ahead home runs than that, of course, but it's easy to forget just how many of them came with the score already tied. Often, in those moments, you already knew something was up. Those dingers hit like sudden, breathtaking forward sprints, from a standing start: they brought the blood up to your cheeks, and they got that tingle of adrenaline racing out to your fingertips. But was there drama, there? Was the rising action sufficient to give the moment the perfect mixture of expectation and desperation—of fear, and hope, and then (depending on your perspective) the violent confounding or confirmation of either?
No, I like my go-ahead homers to be single-stroke come-from-behind jobs. To make them happen, there has to have been some preamble. After all, there's a runner on base. Besides, while a tie game can be tense and taut, the ragged, feral energy of a close but non-tied game is something different, brighter, sharper, more dangerous, and more fun. In those moments, a home run hits less like a sudden sprint and more like a masterfully blocked twist in a dramatic story. Twists that good are earned and difficult and therefore rare, which is why we'd only seen 20 of them when Friday's game started.
Now we've seen 22.
90% of Brewer Fanatic's content is free to read, but to absorb the expense of sending beat writers to spring training every year, or funding Jack Stern to attend every Brewers home game, we ask that you consider our Caretaker program. 100% of Caretaker funds go to our creators.
It may be time for you to become a Caretaker. You'll get more meaty stories like this, plus perks like on-site coverage of the Brewers, special events like the Slam At AmFam, and other special recognition. Also, ad-free browsing of the site! And you can join for as little as $3.50/month. You can read all about it and sign up here.
Become a Caretaker
100% of Brewer Fanatic's Caretaker funds go to our creators.
If you visit Brewer Fanatic often, consider becoming a Caretaker. We would love to have you join our little club, and you'll love being a part of it, too, and not just for the perks. Just click here to get started.
Become a Caretaker
Independent coverage like this faces headwinds. The social media giants do everything in their power to choke our reach. Google is prioritizing AI results over hand-written content such as this. One way you can help make sure Brewer Fanatic is here for years is to support our creators by becoming a Caretaker.
You can become a Caretaker for as low as $3.50/month. In addition to reading more in-depth stories like this, you get on-site coverage of the Brewers, ad-free browsing of the site, special events like the Slam At AmFam, and other special recognition. Just start here.
Become a Caretaker
Brewer Fanatic is dedicated to providing you the best original Brewers content possible. Here are our promises:
- No AI content
- No cheap, low-effort posting
- No gambling partnerships, ever
- No political advertising
Caretaking helps keep all of the above possible. Join us now by becoming a Caretaker.
Become a Caretaker
.png.9a6ef755298b5b2b5380498841faf1c3.png){kind=icon}
Recommended Comments
There are no comments to display.
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now