3 Game-Winning Plays On Wednesday Night
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- Wednesday night had everything we could hope for, in a May night of sports.
With three of the four major sports in action, including two in the heart of their respective postseasons, we saw a trio of exhilarating game-winning plays, one of which in elimination fashion.
3. Jeff Francoeur's Walk-Off Throw
With one-out in the 9th, a runner on third, and the Phils holding a 3-2 lead over the Pirates, Jeff Francoeur caught a fly ball down the right-field line. Frencoeur threw a laser to nail the tying run at the plate, preserve the win for the Phils, and give his closer Jonathan Papelbon the franchise record in saves.
Watch the play here.
2. Al Horford's game-winning put back
After Paul Pierce hit a go-ahead baseline three pointer with eight seconds remaining in a crucial game-five between the Wizards and Hawks, Al Horford responded. The Hawks' center ferociously grabbed an offensive rebound and put back the game winner for his team, just before the buzzer.
1. Derek Stepan's game-winning goal
Game seven. NHL Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Rangers vs. Capitals. Overtime.
Unfortunately, the Rangers won.
