Monday’s game against the San Diego Padres was tied 4-4 in the bottom of ninth inning.
Braves’ rookie Dansby Swanson walked up to the plate.
Bases were loaded.
Two outs.
A 1-2 count.
Then, Swanson did something he’s never done and something that’s never been done at SunTrust Park.
Swanson hit a walk-off single to win the game 5-4 and sweep the Padres.
Swanson gave credit for his walk-off single to Freddie Freeman, who told Swanson to switch up the type of sunflower seeds he was eating before he got an ice bath from his teammates.
The Braves start a three-game home series with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.
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