The Moments Before The Moment (2015 ALDS Game 5, Blue Jays vs. Rangers)

Alex and Bobby rewatch game 5 of the 2015 ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers, a game which featured an hour long inning, multiple close readings of the rule book, and the bat flip heard ‘round the world. Plus: Rob Manfred is literally about to risk it all, and the story of the pitcher struck by lighting.

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Watch along with Tipping Pitches Classics

Songs featured in this episode:

Fleet Foxes — “Battery Kinzie” • Joyce Manor — “Falling In Love Again” • Booker T. & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”