David Bote's Walk-off Grand Slam | The Breakdown

David Bote breaks down each moment of his walk-off grand slam from August 12, 2018 at Wrigley Field against the Washington Nationals. Teammates Jason Heyward, Albert Almora, Willson Contreras, Ian Happ and manager Joe Maddon help break down the at-bats leading up to Bote's big moment.
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[@Ericjr2525]

August 12, 2012 - met my wife. August 12, 2016 - married my wife. August 12, 2018 - our daughter was brought home from the hospital. Born three days earlier. Never forget sitting there with my little girl in her Cubs onesie watching David’s Grand Slam!

[@axlmatute3355]

Literally the moment you dream of as a kid bases loaded bottom of the 9th down three

[@jacksonklindtworth4738]

Lol when your playing outside w/ your dad and your like “bases loaded,down 3, World Series game 7, 2 outs,3 balls, 2 strikes”.

[@ttvkool_kid3483]

Jackson Klindtworth ikr

[@leviraz6393]

Yep

[@sportsseb4667]

Axl Matute yeaaaaa

[@pancake6956]

Axl Matute I do dream of that but I’m small so there’s no way I can hit one over

[@theuglygamer8024]

I was at this game!!! I always get chills rewatching this!

[@Master_Chef_Mattman]

I get chills too!!!!!!!

[@brodyw7838]

Same here, the stadium was nuts!

[@sandramedina788]

I wasn't at the game but was watching it at home...I remembered all of us screaming so loud my kids came running downstairs asking what the hell waa going on lol. Still get chills and watery eyes every single damn time #gocubs

[@lyllametcalf7995]

Big Dawg TV omg same

[@joannec.110]

Same. I watched it on tv though

[@mpacz99]

Cards fan here. This was an objectively awesome baseball moment. And the Cubs KZbin channel makes great stuff. I had no idea Happ was so funny. The poor Nationals lost on a walkoff homer the very next night off the bat of Paul DeJong too.

[@slimmontana13]

mpacz99 class act

[@garrisonveith9741]

Dang I didn’t even put that together lol

[@oliverkiszelewski7394]

Great support... Be a cub😀😀😀

[@Cubsfan122112]

I approve your logo. Looking forward to a fun year. Should be a good race for the division.

[@mpacz99]

@Oliver Kiszelewski Never!!! @Cubsfan122112 Haha thanks man. This is gonna be one of the most exciting Central divisions in years. I don't think you can count a single Central team out this season.

[@jennykate77]

Magic. I still get chills every time I see a replay of that moment.

[@ovo_plays6416]

Same even tho I know who wins lol

[@emmyy536]

Same even if I watched it yesterday

[@lizrutherford2656]

Top 3 Cubs moments of 2018: 1. Javy Baez. 2. This. 3. J-Hey's walk off grand slam against the Phillies.

[@oliverkiszelewski7394]

You forgot their 8 run comeback against the braves (the weather was terrible that day)

[@colleenshute6981]

Liz Rutherford I was at both 2 and number 3. Both incredible games

[@utuber2940]

Liz Rutherford yes about javy he is way underpaid!!!!!!

[@Conrad.24]

World Series win in 2016

[@lizrutherford2656]

@Henryben5 How many rings do the Brewers have? I'll wait.

[@briandavis55]

As a fan of Baseball this is one of my favorite moments ever. Every kids dream realized by this man. We can all live through this. Thank you David.

[@colingrandlienard4787]

And just like that, I'm ready for baseball season

[@landonbrown950]

Unbelievable

[@andreajosephandjoss]

Unbelievable

[@CamBamB]

Unbelievable

[@Efficiencyts]

Unbelievable

[@sofiaserrano1010]

unbelievable

[@SnarlyCharly]

as a Cubs fan, I'm absolutely ashamed to admit that I literally turned this game off in disgust after the Nats scored in the top of the inning to boost their lead to 3. You can say this taught me to never give up until the last out is secured.

[@slimmontana13]

The one night my household will never forget.....why? Mostly because I couldn’t stop screaming!!! Woke up the entire house. My fiancé, who had to work nights at the time, didn’t speak to me for two days. Was worth it....😂😂😂😂😂

[@atlosass]

Absolutely magnificent. Still the best moment of 2018. By far.

[@matthewcook2314]

best cubs moment since November 2, 2016.

[@rcracer8872]

I missed it I'm still mad at myself Wasn't home most of game got home checked phone down 3 to 0 said its over they lost didn't turn on tv found out later

[@maxipad27]

Anthony Lo Sasso I think the best was the wild card game in 2018😉

[@utuber2940]

Anthony Lo Sasso no doubt I was watching it as it happened....

[@griffindachel4246]

The best moment was game 163

[@juanceballos4948]

Spectacular! I give it 5 stars. ★★★★★

[@hopethacker8961]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Raysfan817]

*WOW*

[@justclips2710]

51/2

[@cheetahslayer9385]

Juan Ceballos welcome to a moment in history lol.

[@gabecichocki3915]

How did you get those “emote” stars?

[@CZsWorld]

One of the greatest moments in Cub history.

[@prizm5466]

CZsWorld wait you are a horror movie youtuber

[@larrysproul9424]

This was like the BOTE game . What's better it was on Sunday day night baseball a d Bill Murray in the house.

[@jacksbee8809]

Apart from the 2016 ws

[@hipposquad1876]

So true

[@loganbrush1185]

Yesirrr

[@PeterTea]

Probably the most exciting walk off I’ve seen. Sometimes the stars just perfectly align.

[@peytonlane2295]

I think everyone still remembers where they were when this happened. I was up watching the game with my parents. My Dad decided to go to bed and just like that the minute he got in bed the inning unfolded into its magnificent glory. I sat there and prayed “Lord Jesus be with the Cubs in this moment” and just like that....error, hit by pitch, hit by pitch, now Bote’s up. I prayed a little harder. And in what felt like an eternity.....Santa Maria. Walk-Off Slam. My mom and I were jumping up and down screaming at the tv like they could hear us in Chicago. I honestly think it was God’s will for the Cubs to win that game. Whole heartedly I believe in that.

[@wunahahahah]

Well duh, everything is God's will. for you to suggest otherwise is blasphemy.

[@snorman1951]

It's obvious that the Cubs are God's team. Why else would he have tested us for 108 years? And we kept faith generation after generation.

[@noahslittlemind7683]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@CannonRushed]

Not only the best baseball moment of 2018, but one of the best in my 46 years as a Cubs fan.

[@dougg2012]

Um...the Cubs winning the World Series? No disrespect but that is the best moment

[@thomasblanchard6778]

Well, he did say "one of" the best--and no one can argue that

[@Jimbo700]

As others have said, this was the best moment of 2018. It was Sunday, August 12, 2018. After listening to the ESPN announcers proclaim Max Scherzer as the second coming for 2 1/2 hours in a horribly boring Sunday Night game, with bases loaded in bottom of 9th and 2 outs, David Bote whacks one over the center field fence... walk off grand slam, Cubs Win 4-3!

[@gillrowley]

The best part about this at-bat was that it shut up A-Rod for a couple of minutes. Oh, and winning the game. That was great too. :-)

[@zassassin4950]

@@yodacrd7411 tbh he’s not great

[@helloiamkindacool]

I threw out the first pitch at that game. Best game ever!

[@theofficialyounghoekooyout6431]

Dusty Grady shut up he did

[@HiiiGHLIFE1]

@Dusty Grady lmao you're cold.. 😂😂

[@jassonjas6782]

Im not going to forget that moment. It's unforgettable moment.

[@tguy0720]

David Bote smashes his way into the Cubs pantheon. For a team with so much history and talent and a unique love for the quietly good player, Bote really shines. Glad there is so much video evidence because you have to see it to believe it. So jealous of my friends who were front row by the away on-deck-circle.

[@RFToob]

From a guy from NY…that was amazing to watch, great focus. Cheers.

[@itzyoboityfly6847]

I’m a Phillies fan but I could watch this content all day! Wish the Phils posted stuff like this

[@ATPHardenedGamerOtaku1990]

@Ty Fly Me too & I really hope the Phils will try to contend to make the playoffs this year. My biggest concern is our pitching both starters & relievers.

[@sweetdee2438]

I could watch this youtube channel all day. Its like my favorite TV show with all my favorite characters.

[@colleenshute6981]

I was at this game and it’s so cool to see what Bote was thinking about

[@SecondCitySadistic]

Outside of any sort of playoff game/2016, this was my favorite moment I've watched as a Cubs fan 30+ years...

[@kandtlieto2221]

I was at this game in person.Very proud of that.

[@jackndew2]

This is what legends are made of, single moments in time. What ever David Bote does the rest of his career, he'll always have this one incredible moment to remember, as will all of baseball.

[@djNund]

David Bote lives in my head rent free

[@jr13227]

I’ve been to World Series games at wrigley , playoff games at wrigley, but this takes the medal for my top moment ever at Wrigley.

[@eliasayala2370]

The edits in this video proves this is the best baseball KZbin channel

[@RachelB887]

This is AMAZING content, Cubs. I cannot get enough!

[@journeyam2523]

I know right this is the 4th time I watched It

[@jacksonallen6476]

I miss these Cubs

[@uabfanforlife1536]

By far the best moment of 2018! It is so cute how he tells the story grinning ear to ear like a kid on Christmas morning!

[@drewmania6034]

I’ve watched this like 10 times, tear up every time.

[@FarmerE]

Wow, thank you for making this! I´m not even a Cubs fan, but maybe i have to reconsider now...Great stuff! Greetings from Norway!

[@stevefromchicago]

Welcome to the Cub family. All are welcome.

[@shane9245]

Go cubs!

[@devinpendergast3765]

Same I’m not even a cubs fan lol

[@rhino6916]

Go Cubs

[@robertkerner2206]

I was at this game! Thanks David! Amazing!

[@seanxodonnell]

I’m not a Cubs fan but watching this live was absolutely amazing

[@urboishay664]

I’m in 2021 but I still watch this moment

[@sj32172]

Not only was this a walk-off slam, but this was also an ultimate one. 2 outs, 2 strikes, down by 3, bases loaded, bottom of the ninth.

[@austinmoca7586]

It was my birthday that night and I was in the city, I was walking around downtown when I walked by a bar that had the game on TV. I walked up right before Bote got up to bat and thought how crazy it would be if this happened, especially on my birthday xD

[@jeamelagger]

This is among the best baseball videos I've ever seen.

[@dylanward9276]

I’m as big a Cubs fan as any, and I was bowling with my girlfriend at the time. I got a notification from my phone that the Cubs had the bases-loaded, and I had been following the game so I knew what the deal was. I excused myself and walked over to the bar where they were playing the game on TV and watched the entire at bat. Wow. This was such an awesome moment.

[@lonzeo]

I watched this game and I said to myself there's no way and when he hit it, I was in shock. Good luck this season from a NYY fan

[@hoosierflatty6435]

WAY TO GO BOTE Welcome back btw

[@sergiomejia4914]

I was there it was an amazing moment😀

[@drewabbott2016]

I was on vacation in Vegas and was jumping up and down in the hotel room when this happened. Our best moment of 2018 by far #CubNation

[@breadboyplaysguitar]

i’m not a cubs fan at all, but this shit gave me chills. one of the greatest regular season sports moments in a LONG time

[@For_the_love_of_mint]

What a way to start your career. Bote will ALWAYS be a hero for Chicago..thank you David.

[@laurafitzpatrick9386]

I loved watching this live! I think my favorite part of this was ESPN's reaction. #DavidBote

[@slimmontana13]

Laura Fitzpatrick their silence afterwards was mine 😂😂😂😂

[@chasebentley21]

one of the best baseball videos out there

[@rafaelorozco3614]

Man, i really love this " the breakdown ", just to know the insides of the situation and personal feeling of the players is amazing ! Please, please show more of these. WOW !!!!!! YOU GOTTA LOVE THIS STUFF !

[@bigmac654]

"It got me, it got me for sure" *Gives thousand mile stare* 2:18

[@CZsWorld]

New favorite KZbin channel

[@NoraFLowney]

duh

[@jakkesang]

O

[@CelticsRoblox]

Are u a Cubs fan

[@bryantran1887]

@@CelticsRoblox definitely

[@joegenzel]

One of the greatest moments

[@Iukaz]

These are edited so beautifully. Always a good watch

[@bluemarshmallow5927]

I was at this game and I left after the Zimmerman hit to put the Nationals up 3-0. I listened to the radio call of the grand slam. Biggest mistake of my life to leave.

[@CapMan1249]

This was a classic baseball moment.

[@daxvolfan]

This was on my birthday. Had a great weekend, and wanted to end it up watching the Cubs win a game on Sunday Night Baseball. Wasn't looking too good until that moment. Made a great weekend even better.

[@your_royal_highness]

Love how the catcher instantly started walking off the field. Hilarious

[@j0n47h0n]

As a baseball fan first, and a St Louis Cardinals fan 2nd. Moments like this in baseball are just amazing. If this would of happened to my team, I would of even been mad.

[@jazzr114]

My heart raced during this video and I already knew what happened. Go Cubs Go!!

[@mcsleeves2434]

I remember listening on the radio and I couldn't believe it. This is why I love baseball, moments like this.

[@djmt533]

This is a huge step up from jomboys breakdowns

[@coopm1161]

This is prob better but jomboy cranks 4 out every day that arr still great

[@NipItInTheBud100]

That was a great game....a game to remember. I always have liked Bote and it was great that he had this kind of moment!!!

[@Zubicob]

Best moment of last season

[@griffinluresfishing]

Everybody deserves to have a feeling like this!

[@ramonluiscolon87]

90+ wins with injuries. Can’t wait for this season!!!!

[@ilusionclan]

Oof

[@dougg2012]

One disappointing season later...😞

[@RickAiello]

I came here just looking to watch that moment. I did not expect this... and BOY am I pleased. Fantastic production and storytelling. Really loving this content, Cubs!!!

[@mannythebeast7104]

I love this team it’s my favorite! Keep on the good work

[@cjgartner457]

I did the same thing but it was an rbi double and I know exactly what that feeling is to just blast it and knowing that you did that. It is truly inspirational man

[@riftzyt6004]

I love this video I’ve watched it so many times

[@Boxscot49]

The cubs youtube channel is on another level i wish every team did this stuff

[@theofficialyounghoekooyout6431]

Imagine this World Series Game 7 Bottom of the ninth Down three Bases Loaded Two Outs 3 Balls 2 Strikes Grand Slam

[@Mthomas116-t1m]

To think this overshadowed the epic comeback of his (Bote's) two run shot with two outs against the D Backs on July 25th, followed by the walk off by 'Rizz'...So many amazing comebacks in a season that ended in heartbreak. They were just burnt out from coming back in so many games in '18

[@anthonydacosta3952]

Imagine if Joe Buck was calling this game omg that would be aweful.

[@bejamming7334]

BACK AT THE WALL

[@alexau9657]

Joe west

[@alexau9657]

Or angel hernandez

[@yankees2137]

Deep to center field, back at the wall, gone 😂

[@Percent-ed2el]

@@alexau9657 angel Hernandez is a umpire

[@HyperGenesis08]

These Cubs videos by the official media team are put together with so many different focal points and they look awesome! can't wait to see how they are throughout the season!

[@psieg40]

AWESOME! Great job with this production Cubbies

[@phillyphan2938]

“Bote to dead center field did he get it did he get it OH SANTA MARRA WALK OFF SLAAAM”

[@hotsauce89815]

LOVED THIS! What a great breakdown!

[@snorman1951]

One of the great moments in baseball history. A perfect grand slam and Bote will be a Cub's legend forever.

[@SammyMac19]

This type of video is definitely heavily influenced by SB Nation’s Rewinder Series. Not complaining though.

[@mikelipsey8837]

Seems like a compliment! Pretty sure they'll take it.

[@BroDuke1]

Every time I see this hit I get paralyzingly chills and my eyes water. Don't think any other sport can elicit this emotion. Go Cubs go and go baseball go!

[@gregthegroove]

This stuff is absolutely amazing! Keep making stuff like this man. Fantastic

[@MarkRosa]

Does anyone remember the game in the 1990s that was almost exactly like this one except it ended on a three-run homer? Cubs had surrendered three runs to the Phillies in the top of the ninth, and in the bottom half, down to their last out, Scott Bullett reaches on an error, and Brian McRae gets hit with a pitch. Shawon Dunston comes up and hits a three-run walkoff homer. July 29, 1995: one of the most entertaining Cubs games I've ever seen (in an ordinary season that was somehow full of them). And now David Bote has one-upped it.

[@borsy.9552]

I watched 3 times it’s soo good great content cubs

[@thecurtist.harpershow5515]

I saw this on tv, and I’m like... let’s get a grandslam when the inning started. He did it, best game last season

[@dpichulo5863]

Thanks note I am your biggest fan I am also a fan of the cubs best moment of all time is ... 2016 World Series fly the W

[@kevinbarrett3818]

I was at this game and still love watching this every year before the season

[@TheChosennn]

Wilson Contreras can actually run pretty well especially for a catcher

[@Cynthionic]

I love the, well the pitching coach probably told him to keep the ball down so go down with him The strategy of baseball is what makes moments like these so special

[@cgdat109]

Did anyone notice Marlins Man though?

[@gannonpiccone1613]

Lol

[@baseballking1003]

Lolololol9l

[@skr_raptor4092]

Goosebumps coming in 3...2...1...

[@poi2587]

Wrote his name in the history book with one swing

[@HawkGuy82]

My dad and I watched this together and it was glorious. I told him when the Cubs went down 3-0 they will win on a grand slam...and then it happened.

[@willybro.]

5:33 as a catcher, my legs were always sore, so it felt great to get a pinch runner for me. why does it feel better to pinch run for someone instead tho?

[@danielseguin5099]

I'm a catcher as well, but with a different perspective. It's no doubt an ego thing. More often than not as a ballplayer I was the one doing the pinch running, but I remember how deflating it felt the first time I was lifted for a pinch runner. It almost feels like the coach doesn't trust you enough to score that run.

[@willybro.]

thank you for your perspective

[@henrymanahan2764]

the bit about your wife was special. Wrigley and the surrounding area really is the most wonderful place after a cubs win. the sound of it from outside the stadium is a warm sound

[@benhagendazs]

*PLOT TWIST* Bote strikes out

[@malaynaquinn4230]

I got the chills. Not a joke omg

[@smoothtravv]

I had bases loaded, 2 outs, 1-2 count in a playoff game, but I struck out looking on a pitch down the middle :/ but it’s ok

[@dougg2012]

You pulled a Carlos Beltran? Dude...🤦‍♂️

[@jesussandoval3899]

Players only dream of moments like this one and it’s awesome to see it come true...congratulations to Bote one heck of a baseball player I’m glad he’s on our team...GO CUBBIES!!!!