Featured Columnist IVOctober 11, 2024
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New York Yankees reduction pitcher Tommy Kahnle channeled his internal “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin whereas celebrating the Yanks’ elimination of the Kansas Metropolis Royals within the American League Division Sequence on Thursday evening.
Because the workforce reveled of their 3-1 victory in Sport 4 to advance to the American League Championship Sequence, Kahnle wore a Stone Chilly vest and threw again a few beers concurrently:
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Austin, who’s a WWE Corridor of Famer and one of the well-liked professional wrestlers of all time, was well-known for his “beer bash” celebrations after profitable huge matches, usually double-fisting some “Steveweisers,” a lot to the delight of the followers.
The 35-year-old Kahnle was 8 years outdated when Austin gained his first WWE Championship at WrestleMania 14, so it comes as little shock that he’s a Stone Chilly fan on condition that many individuals of an identical age fondly keep in mind WWE’s Perspective Period.
Kahnle initially performed for the Yankees from 2017 to 2020, and after a stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he returned to the Bronx final yr.
After posting a 2.66 ERA in 42 appearances in 2023, Kahnle was even higher this season, delivering a 2.11 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 46 strikeouts over 42.2 innings in his 50 appearances.
Kahnle additionally got here up big throughout the ALDS, pitching in three of the 4 video games and permitting no hits, two walks and no runs, whereas hanging out three in three innings.
Whereas he’s nonetheless searching for his first World Sequence win, Kahnle has a profession postseason ERA of two.96, which suggests he’s snug on the largest stage.
The Yankees now await their ALCS opponent within the type of both the Cleveland Guardians or Detroit Tigers, who will play a decisive Sport 5 within the ALDS on Saturday.
Ought to the Yankees discover a approach to beat both the Guardians or Tigers within the ALCS and attain their first World Sequence since 2009, maybe “Stone Chilly” Tommy Kahnle will resurface in a few weeks.
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