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MLB world reacts to Howie Kendrick's dramatic NLDS-winning grand slam

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Michael Dixon | Last updated 10/10/19

All the Washington Nationals needed from Howie Kendrick was a fly ball to the outfield in Game 5 of the NLDS. They got that and then some.

Kendrick launched a grand slam over the center field wall to put the Nationals up 7-3 in the top of the 10th and absolutely shock the Los Angeles Dodgers and the fans who had packed Dodger Stadium.

HOWIE. KENDRICK. #NLDS pic.twitter.com/ta232QleMx
— MLB (@MLB) October 10, 2019

Naturally, Twitter had a big reaction, as well.

That's why Howie Kendrick was in the lineup tonight. Oh my.
— Mark Zuckerman (@MarkZuckerman) October 10, 2019

Howie Kendrick.

Grand slam.

The Nationals lead, 7-3.

Wow.

By the way, Kenley Jansen, Pedro Baez, Julio Urias, Dustin May and others remain in the Dodgers' bullpen.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 10, 2019

Dodgers fans after that Howie Kendrick grand slam. pic.twitter.com/H4eOq8sVG1
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 10, 2019

HOWARD.
JOSEPH.
KENDRICK.

WHO HAD FAITH IN YOU.

NOT THEM.

YERBOY DID.
— Clinton Yates (@clintonyates) October 10, 2019

Howie Kendrick just made up for his series.
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) October 10, 2019

KENDRICK!! pic.twitter.com/4fIHjEzCv2
— Therese Viñal (@ThereseVinal) October 10, 2019

Howie Kendrick, the veteran, coming through. What a moment. The @Nationals just never quit. Wow. #postseason @mlb
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) October 10, 2019

Howie Kendrick's grand slam is the 2nd extra-inning grand slam in postseason history.

The other was Nelson Cruz's walk-off grand slam in Game 2 of the 2011 ALCS.

Cruz's was on October 10. This one counts for October 9, BUT it's October 10 in DC right now…
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 10, 2019

The greatest moment in Washington Nationals history. Howie Kendrick, you are the man. #Nats
— DC Sports Buzz (@DCSportsBuzzz) October 10, 2019

Being burned by a former Dodger after having Clayton Kershaw blow a two-run lead (watch here) will certainly be a bitter pill for those in Los Angeles to swallow.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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