Cleveland Indians: Breaking down the insanity in the ALDS Game 2 victory

Let’s take one more look at that walk-off win. I can’t help myself.

That hit by Gomes not only won the game, but gave the Indians a 2-0 series lead heading to New York after the Yankees were likely confident they were heading home tied 1-1.

But the other big play from Gomes came in the 11th inning and left former catchers watching at home in astonishment.

Todd Frazier began the inning with a routine grounder to Erik Gonzalez at third, who proceeded to airmail the throw into the stands, sending Frazier to second. The Yankees sought an advantage by sending in Ronald Torreyes to pinch run, but that didn’t go so well for them.

1.88 seconds and 80.4 mph from his knees. It is nearly unbelievable, if we hadn’t seen him do it so many times before.

There is no excuse for Torreyes putting himself in that position, but it sure worked out well for the Indians. Brett Gardner proceeded to strike out and the Yankees went from no outs and the go-ahead run in scoring position to two outs and no momentum whatsoever.

Gomes showed the doubters why he has the trust of his manager, and why he continues to play even if he struggles on offense at times. As for his offense, the walk-off hit shows you need to discard whatever expectations you had about this team. The surprises will only keep coming.