San Francisco Giants rookie Bryce Eldridge made history on Wednesday by becoming the youngest player ever to hit a walkoff grand slam. The 21-year-old first baseman launched a towering fly ball that barely cleared the right-field wall, giving the Giants an improbable 11-10 victory over the Washington Nationals.
- Eldridge broke a record held by Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente since 1956. - The blast came on a 2-0 slider from left-hander Mitchell Parker.
- The Giants had been struggling near the bottom of the standings before this dramatic win. The moment sparked wild celebrations at Oracle Park, with teammates mobbing Eldridge at home plate.
The young star said he has dreamed of such moments since age 9 and never envisioned a life outside baseball.