# Halpin's Bat Flip Wins Guardians World Series

> Petey Halpin's bat flip after a game-winning homer sends Guardians to World Series.
- Title: Halpin's Bat Flip Wins Guardians World Series · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Petey Halpin's bat flip after a game-winning homer sends Guardians to World Series. Petey Halpin's game-winning home run and bat flip secured Guardians' 3-2…
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## Petey Halpin's Bat Flip
Petey Halpin hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to give the Guardians a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series.
## The Bat Flip Moment
Halpin's bat twirled into the air like a helicopter rotor after hitting a 105 mph home run that traveled 385 feet.
## Crowd Reaction
A raucous Progressive Field crowd roared around Halpin as he celebrated his game-winning home run.
## Historic Bat Flip
Outfielder Steven Kwan called Halpin's bat flip 'majestic' and said he was the only player with the guts to make such a big flip.
## Game 3 Win
The Guardians won Game 3 of the American League Championship Series 3-2 over the Rays to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
## World Series Closer
The Guardians are now just two wins away from their first World Series berth since 2016.
## Key takeaway

Petey Halpin's game-winning home run and bat flip secured Guardians' 3-2 ALCS lead with one win from World Series.