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Arozarena Shines, Sheets Walks Off in Bat Flip Championship

4/13/2026

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The 2026 Bat Flip Championship began with Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners) and Gavin Sheets (San Diego Padres).
Arozarena hit a 426-foot homer, energizing his team amid a slump.
Sheets delivered a dramatic walk-off, securing a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The event aims to crown the season's best bat flip, with Arozarena as current titleholder.

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Story summary

The 2026 Bat Flip Championship began with Randy Arozarena (Seattle Mariners) and Gavin Sheets (San Diego Padres).
Arozarena hit a 426-foot homer, energizing his team amid a slump.
Sheets delivered a dramatic walk-off, securing a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The event aims to crown the season's best bat flip, with Arozarena as current titleholder.