Jhonkensy Noel knew instantly that his game-tying ninth-inning home run was a massive one and he celebrated accordingly with an absolutely cold bat flip.

On Thursday, with the Cleveland Guardians down 5-3 in Game 3 of the ALCS to the New York Yankees, the home team was down to its final out of the game. Already down 2-0 in the series, the Guardians needed a jolt to get them back in Game 3 or risk being one game away from elimination. And in the clutch, Big Christmas delivered the best present of all with a massive two-run home run to tie the game.

It was a monster blast, made all the better by Noel's instant reaction to throw his bat aside so emphatically for an insanely cold bat flip.

Sheesh!

And you can absolutely make the case Noel's home run saved the Guardians' season, as in extra innings, David Fry walked it off with a two-run home run of his own to cut the Yankees' series lead to 2-1.

What an awesome night in Cleveland!

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