Dallas, Texas Apart from Corey Seager and Adolis García, who else would represent the Rangers as superheroes?

Seager had had his fair share of memorable experiences at Globe Life Field even before October. However, he permanently etched himself into Texas legend on Friday. Seager hit a game-tying, two-run home run off Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald with the Rangers down to their last two outs and trailing by two runs—a hit that may or may not have landed. García was in the on-deck circle, yelling and pumping his fist as the ball flew.

“It was the highlight of the game,” García remarked following the match. “He fired me up.”

Not joking. After two innings, García hit a walk-off home run off Miguel Castro into the right-field seats, causing the Rangers to overflow the field in celebration of their incredible 6-5 victory over the D-backs in Game 1 of the World Series.

Texas manager Bruce Bochy remarked, “It’s hard to hit a bigger home run than what he did there, down two in the ninth.” “He kept us safe there. It was evident in him.”

Simmering for nine innings, the 42,472 blue, white, and red crowd at Globe Life Field suddenly burst with all of its might. Long after Seager himself had circled the bases and given his teammates a high five from the dugout, there was a constant, deafening noise that went on for many minutes. The Rangers will be fired up for days after Seager’s home run, even if the thunderous applause from the crowd wasn’t enough to send chills down your spine.

One of the more stoic players in baseball is Seager. The professional shortstop doesn’t even let himself express signs of excitement to the outside world. However, this was distinct. This was too large and too significant a moment. Seager never displayed as much emotion on a baseball field as he did here.

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe of the Rangers stated, “He’s just going nuts and nuts.” “That’s so different from his process in the regular season.”

Josh Jung, the third baseman, continued, “What was crazy was the chills.” Everyone is experiencing blackout moments following Corey’s home run. I can only picture the rush of excitement that must have raced through his body.”

As soon as Seager turned on Sewald’s opening pitch, a 94-mph fastball at the top of the zone, he realized it was gone. All of them did. Seager let out a yell as he stood at home plate, grasping his bat and pointing his chin skyward. Before the ball even touched down, Seager saw it go and then turned to yell at his teammates in the dugout. The disconnected and cold-blooded Seager did not come back until he had circled first base.

“Obviously, just excitement,” Seager responded, having returned to Earth just in time for his press conference following the game. Fun is had. It’s the postseason. This is essentially the main idea. Thus, it was undoubtedly a cool moment.”

Game 1 of the World Series features Corey Seager’s game-tying two-run home run.

With 17 home runs in the postseason, Seager now trails just Derek Jeter (20) and Carlos Correa (18) among shortstops in postseason history. With four World Series victories in just 14 games, the left-handed hitter just passed Jeter and Correa in the standings. He leads all players in this stadium with six playoff home runs, including his ten at Globe Life Field, the venue for most of the 2020 postseason due to the pandemic. It was there that Seager achieved his biggest successes with the Dodgers, winning MVP awards in both the NLCS and the World Series.

However, his most recent outburst was the largest of his previous ones here.

“That’s why you bring a guy like that here,” remarked Lowe. “That’s why you pay top dollar for a top-tier player, and you get a top-tier performance when you need it the most.”

The Rangers spent a fortune on Seager in the winter of 2021, inking him to a 10-year, $325 million contract on the same day they revealed a seven-year agreement with Marcus Semien. Texas’ middle infielder was set for the long run with two cunning moves, and more so at a moment like Friday’s World Series opening. Having worn his No. 2 Rangers jersey for the first time 695 days ago, the ace shortstop has now earned every dollar of his salary.

That surpasses his actions within the box.

His teammates have benefited from Seager’s mentality and style of play, which involves striking consistently in the cage anytime he has a moment to spare. This season, Texas had the strongest offense in the American League, with Seager finishing second in slugging, OPS, and OPS+ among all eligible batters behind Shohei Ohtani. On Friday, a number of Rangers mentioned that Seager’s mindset had spread around the clubhouse, motivating them with his passion and output.

Regarding Seager’s shot, utility outfielder Travis Jankowski described it as “pure ecstasy, just euphoria.” “I responded, ‘That might be the coolest home run I’ve ever seen in my life,’ to [Game 1 starter Nathan] Eovaldi. When Adolis does those two innings later, I think, “Sheesh.”I should go over 1A and 1B immediately, am I right? One cannot be prioritized above the other.”

Rangers defeat the D-backs with a walk-off home run from Adolis García.

Semien still remembers being on the receiving end of a game-changing ninth-inning home run that took place in the same building precisely one week ago. José Altuve hit a game-winning, three-run home slam against Texas’s José Leclerc to give the Astros an unlikely victory in Game 5 of the ALCS. Semien claimed it was difficult to sleep that night. After an exciting start to the World Series, Semien may have difficulties falling asleep again, but at least he’ll be smiling while he tosses and turns.

After Friday’s game, the Rangers yelled “El Bombi” in the tunnel, but they wouldn’t have much to celebrate if Seager hadn’t interrupted the D-backs’ celebration.

Regarding Seager’s heroics, rookie outfielder Evan Carter remarked, “Honestly, right now, it’s otherworldly.”

Extraordinary, mysterious, and superhuman are just a few adjectives that can adequately characterize Seager’s iconic hit. However, it’s only one swing, a turning point that Texas hopes will determine how the Fall Classic plays out in the future.

Further work remains to be done. Seager made it clear by remaining composed after rounding first base. Allow your anger and feelings to surface, but only for a short period of time. Don’t allow the thrill to get in the way of the objective. After all, these are Seager’s Rangers. Selling the skin before they’ve caught the bear is the last thing they’ll do.

For Texas, three more victories are needed to claim victory.