WALKING OFF The Los Angeles Angels were in a tough spot on May 15 2014 They trailed the Tampa Bay Rays 5 2 in the bottom of the ninth inning Then the Angels started a rally The first two batters walked Outfielder Collin Cowgill stroked a single to drive in a run The Rays lead was down to two runs More than 30,000 Angels fans were on their feet Next up was baseball's best hitter 22 year old Mike Trout
Mike Trout celebrates after coming through for the Angels
Trout stepped to the plate With one ball and one strike Tampa Bay pitcher Brad Boxberger delivered the pitch CRACK The ball flew off Trout's bat It sailed 433 feet into the left field seats It was a home run Fireworks blasted in the outfield as Trout circled the bases His teammates mobbed him at home plate I was just trying to get a base hit Trout explained after the game It's an unbelievable feeling Trout receives a warm welcome from his teammates after his home run beat the Rays
FAST FACT Trout's blast against the Rays was the first walk off home run of his career
