Khris Davis caps off monster game with walk-off grand slam
Athletics outfielder hits 3 home runs in win over Rangers
Khris Davis hit a game-ending grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning for his third homer of the night, giving the Oakland Athletics an 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
3-homer night: ✔️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Walkoff?src=hash">#Walkoff</a> slam: ✔️<br>Khris Davis tonight: 💯 <a href="https://t.co/KEGL4yUgGq">pic.twitter.com/KEGL4yUgGq</a>
—@AthleticsIan Desmond hit a two-run homer off Ryan Madson (2-0) in the top of the ninth to put Texas ahead 5-4, but Davis and the A's weren't done.
Pinch-hitter Stephen Vogt reached on an infield single and went to third on Coco Crisp's double. Two outs and an intentional walk later, Davis launched a drive to left field off Shawn Tolleson (0-2) and handed the Rangers' closer his fourth blown save.
Khris Davis<br><br>1st career 3-HR game<br>1st career grand slam<br>1st career walk-off HR
—@ESPNStatsInfoWith his excited teammates waiting at home plate, Davis stopped along the third base line and mimicked a pull-up jumper with his helmet as if he were Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry next door in the NBA playoffs.
Joey Votto and Khris Davis are the only players to cap a 3-HR game with a walk-off grand slam (via <a href="https://twitter.com/EliasSports">@eliassports</a>)
—@ESPNStatsInfoIt was the first three-homer game for Davis, who matched his career high with six RBIs.