Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers brought us one of the most memorable moments in recent baseball history: Jose Bautista’s bat flip.
On Friday, Bautista himself joined Sportsnet’s Blue Jays Watch Party to interact with fans and re-live that iconic home run, which capped off an epic seventh inning between the two teams.
The series-clinching legend wasn’t the only special guest in attendance. Harold Reynolds, Ryan Goins, Dan Shulman and Dale Scott — who broke news live on air about umpires being mic’d up when baseball resumes — all took part.
Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae, Arash Madani and Shi Davidi hosted the debut event, which aired on Sportsnet ONE and was available to be streamed on YouTube, Facebook, and right here on sportsnet.ca.
The evening, like the original game, had no shortage of memorable moments. These were some of the finest.
“It was one of the best atmospheres I've ever been around in all of pro sports." – Harold Reynolds on what the atmosphere in and around the Rogers Centre was like throughout the entire ALDS. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
What was it like to be on the field for the bat flip? @rgoins17 was on third base and will tell us about his experience next on the #BlueJaysOnSN Watch Party!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“I blacked out honestly.” @rgoins17 talks about what it was like to be on base for the bat flip. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“Almost 4000 games, this is a rule I’ve never seen. A situation I’ve never seen.”
Dale Scott explains what went on from his viewpoint in the top of the 7th inning. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
You know it's going to be a flippin’ good time when @JoeyBats19 joins the #BlueJaysOnSN Watch Party!
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“The most fun part for me is watching all the reactions from the guys.”@JoeyBats19 talks about what it’s like for him to rewatch the bat flip all these years later. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“When I got home is when I got to decompress and let it all sink in.”@JoeyBats19 talks about when it all started to sink in for him after the craziness of the 7th inning. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
BASES LOADED. NO OUTS.
Catch Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS between the @Rangers and @BlueJays NOW on SN and https://t.co/MMhy9mqn8R#BlueJaysOnSN pic.twitter.com/PU9glq5uwo
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
The bat flip heard around the world.
Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS on NOW on SN and https://t.co/MMhy9mqn8R#BlueJaysOnSN pic.twitter.com/U3FcyTrjzc
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“When you play in front of that type of a fanbase on a daily basis, it’s truly a luxury.”@JoeyBats19 talks about what it was like to play in front of the @bluejays fans. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“It still gives me chills. One of those moments that you'll never forget.”@JoeyBats19 talks about what it's like to rewatch the bat flip and if it still gives him chills. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
“I think this team had that special thing that most teams look for.”@JoeyBats19 talks about what made the 2015 @BlueJays team so special. #BlueJaysOnSN
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— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
"The Blue Jays are headed to the American League Championship Series."
What. A. Game. #BlueJaysOnSN pic.twitter.com/Kr51C8BrBd
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 18, 2020
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