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Hi-ho! Kermit the Frog here, reporting live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas!
And oh boy, what a ribbiting—I mean, riveting—baseball game we had on our hands today as the Chicago Blackhawks took down the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 6 to 5 in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals! Yayyy!
Now, let me tell ya, folks… this game had everything: drama, dingers, and a whole lotta excitement! Almost as exciting as watching Fozzie try to bunt a watermelon. (Don’t ask.)
🌟 Connor Bedard: Superstar with a Capital S!
Wowzers! Connor Bedard was an absolute firecracker out there today! He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three runs batted in, and even swiped a base! If he were a Muppet, he’d definitely be Scooter—fast, smart, and always in the right place at the right time.
And let’s not forget his 2-out, 3-run homer in the 4th inning! It soared through the air like Gonzo in a cannonball act—BOOM! Right over the fence and right into the hearts of Chicago fans everywhere. 🧡⚾
💥 Nick Foligno: Captain Clutch
Just when the crowd thought it was safe to put the foam fingers down, Nick Foligno said, “Not so fast!” In the top of the ninth inning, he blasted a solo home run that broke a 5–5 tie and sent the Chicago dugout into a frenzy! Yay!
That was his only hit of the day, but boy oh boy, it was the one that counted. Sometimes it’s not about quantity—it’s about timing. Like knowing exactly when to interrupt Miss Piggy. (Actually, never do that.)
🎭 Tales of Two Teams
Let’s talk about Vegas for a second—because they didn’t go down without a fight! Barbashev stole a base, Squillino had three hits and three RBIs, and B. Tiller clobbered a solo homer in the seventh. It looked like the Knights were about to pull a dazzling comeback, but alas… the curtain fell just one run short.
And hey, I’ve gotta give a shoutout to Vegas’s pitcher B. Watts, who came in with hope but left with heartbreak after giving up that go-ahead homer. Oof. It’s okay, B—there’s always another act in this series.
🎶 The Stats That Sing
Chicago had 11 hits, 8 walks, and stranded 12 runners.
That’s a lot of frogs left on the lily pad, folks!
Vegas had 10 hits, and Barbashev now has 5 homers this postseason! That's more bombs than Dr. Bunsen Honeydew’s lab last week.
And speaking of explosions: Chicago’s F. Bautista pitched a solid 6 innings despite letting in 4 runs. Then M. Rivera came in like Animal on the drums and shut it down for the win!
🐸 Final Thoughts
So after tonight’s thrilling adventure, the series stands at 2–1, with Vegas still leading. But the Blackhawks are flapping their wings, folks, and Connor Bedard is flying high!
Game 4 is tomorrow, and I, for one, can’t wait to see what happens next! Will Vegas strike back? Will Bedard do more Bedard things? Will Miss Piggy throw a fastball out of frustration?
Stay tuned, and as always…
Yayyyyyy baseball!!! 🐸⚾💚
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