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Bauers wins 11-pitch battle with go-ahead homer off Snell
Original: Battle won! Again! Bauers takes Snell deep on 11th pitch for go-ahead HR
Jake Bauers delivered a go-ahead home run against Blake Snell, capping an epic 11-pitch at-bat. It marked another instance of Bauers winning a long duel with the left-hander, with the headline celebrating the repeat feat. Fans and baseball writers are highlighting the rarity and grit of grinding through 11 pitches before going deep against one of the game's top pitchers.
Why now: The dramatic 11-pitch battle and go-ahead home run made for a standout highlight moment in the game.
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