Featured Columnist IVOctober 11, 2024
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New York Yankees reduction pitcher Tommy Kahnle channeled his interior “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin whereas celebrating the Yanks’ elimination of the Kansas Metropolis Royals within the American League Division Collection on Thursday evening.
Because the staff reveled of their 3-1 victory in Recreation 4 to advance to the American League Championship Collection, 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 probably the most widespread professional wrestlers of all time, was well-known for his “beer bash” celebrations after successful massive matches, usually double-fisting some “Steveweisers,” a lot to the delight of the followers.
The 35-year-old Kahnle was 8 years previous when Austin received 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 the same age fondly bear 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 12 months.
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 large in the course of the ALDS, pitching in three of the 4 video games and permitting no hits, two walks and no runs, whereas putting out three in three innings.
Whereas he’s nonetheless searching for his first World Collection win, Kahnle has a profession postseason ERA of two.96, which suggests he’s comfy 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 Recreation 5 within the ALDS on Saturday.
Ought to the Yankees discover a strategy to beat both the Guardians or Tigers within the ALCS and attain their first World Collection since 2009, maybe “Stone Chilly” Tommy Kahnle will resurface in a few weeks.
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