Ryan Zimmerman hit his first career walk-off home run over the left-field wall to complete the come-from-behind victory over the New York Yankees 3-2, in front of a sellout crowd of 45,157 fans. It was the largest single-game crowd in RFK history. And the Nationals took 2 of 3 from the Yankees, which also included a 7 run comeback win the night before.
How ecstatic was Zimmerman? He took a page from Red Sox first baseman David Ortiz and flipped his helmet into the air after he rounded third base. The Nationals were like college kids as they mobbed the man they call Zim at home plate.
After touching home plate and being mobbed by his teammates, Zimmerman went in the dugout ready to go into the locker room, but some fans were hanging on top of the Nationals dugout asking him to come out for a curtain call. Four of his teammates, including catcher Brian Schneider, then told him to go out of the dugout. Zimmerman did just that. The crowd cheered and Zimmerman threw his batting gloves into the stands.
"It was fun. The fans here are great and the atmosphere this weekend was awesome. It was great to be a part of it," Zimmerman said.
Zimmerman, 21, is a legitimate National League Rookie of the Year candidate. He is on pace to hit 23 home runs with 108 RBIs this season and is currently batting .286. Go here to see a clip of Zimmerman's homerun
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