MLB | 10 Greatest Games of the 21st Century - #2

2017 World Series Game 5 - Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros.
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[@EXE-Edits]

I'm sure we all know what #1 is, thank you all for your support and feedback. The list was very difficult to make, and obviously I can't please everyone, but I hope that you enjoyed the countdown nevertheless.

[@kangygames9324]

EXE-Edits I love this series so much! Keep up the good work!

[@MJCFilms]

2016 game 7

[@dangeiger9796]

I’m a Cubs fan, so I’m sure you know what I think is #1, but I’m probably a little biased lol.

[@kangygames9324]

Slay Slay No way in hell is that number 1 it wasn’t even in the 21st century idiot

[@rorye6952]

Kangy Games lol

[@joshengel5922]

The Astros hit the ball so smoothly. It’s almost as if they knew what pitches were coming.

[@redfern2236]

Josh Engel yeah, it’s not like they were cheating.

[@dab3stboi842]

Red Fern ikr

[@baseballbut9600]

You know who else hit the ball smoothly? The dodgers.

[@notclix9914]

Yeah they definitely didnt

[@Thebesttaco-sy3ks]

@@notclix9914 they did it was proven

[@Brandon-dy1rk]

Looking back, it was really impressive that the Dodgers stayed in the game til the end. They deserved that one, such a shame

[@zacharyjohnson4068]

L

[@Marthisdil]

They didn't "deserve" anything but the result they played for.

[@krafty5411]

@@Marthisdil astros cheated tho lil bro😭

[@Marthisdil]

@@krafty5411 all teahc in pro sports "cheat" in one form or another...the astros got caught after the fact of that season. If you think you can tell me with a straight face no other team has also cheated...I dunno what to tell ya :) Bet you also believe Brady was guilty in Deflategate too.

[@BoomASMR98]

Such a shame that the astros cheated

[@sjlbean]

number 1 - may 7th 2016, bartolo colon homers off of james shields

[@joshengel5922]

Shawn yes

[@redduck6483]

My birthday 👌🏼

[@cactusgaming491]

This was actually the most crazy game I have ever fully watched

[@itstino5218]

CACTUS GAMING same

[@docyenuwu4581]

They couldn’t take IT back☹️

[@louiefrontero8786]

yeah but the thing that sucks is that one team was cheating while the other team wasn’t

[@bryanlopez7896]

@MLB Films how were the dodgers cheating

[@terminatorgaming4635]

I was there I live in Houston it was insane

[@cartier888]

After what the Astros scandal it’s hard to rewatch this game with excitement :(

[@phoneitin6750]

stfu?

[@realgbf]

I cant look at it the same too as an astros fan

[@chaseadams6059]

@@realgbf if it gives you any solace, the cheating wasn’t found to be very effective as the astros had better numbers on the road in 2017. Also plenty of other teams were cheating as well and not punished at all.

[@tylerflatt5351]

@@realgbf fuck outta here then

[@victorfernandocabrera5130]

Agree with you, this easily could be one of the greatest games of all time but when you realize that the Astros were cheating it loses the charm.

[@ivanhenwood1072]

If this was a game 7 it would be number 1

[@dundermifflinregionalmanag5607]

YRGK09 yeah

[@jaylenwarren3124]

Even as a cubs fan I’ll admit that

[@dundermifflinregionalmanag5607]

Ay another cubs fan

[@Kartkid024]

Actually I'd say if this and #3 in this line up had been a game 7 I'm not sure which one I'd put as number 1

[@danballe]

Just because of the walk off Kershaw choking during play off makes this not that great

[@ty9sports]

The Astros had some incredible home runs. It’s like they knew what was coming. Amazing

[@kevinursuchadisease]

Yeah cuz Bellinger’s and Puig’s homers were totally normal lol

[@josemanuelaguilar3946]

@@kevinursuchadisease you're right they were normal good job👍

[@isa-zm7dl]

Kevin Rushing yea cuz they weren’t the ones cheating and have actual talent

[@SoundFX09]

We Expected a Pitcher's Duel with Kershaw and Keuchel..... Instead, we got an All Out Offensive Dogfight!

[@colinneary8438]

SoundFX09 it was playoff Keyshawn what did you expect

[@mrsmith8423]

SoundFX09 well the Astros did it w/ a trash can

[@perrywang689]

@@mrsmith8423 It was supposed to be a blowout for the Dodgers who were on their way to a coronation in game 6 and win the WS. Cheating Astros destroyed this season from the rightful champs.

[@LCSClips22]

Perry Wang how do you know the Dodgers were champs? Exactly. You don’t know.

[@TreyLancesDad]

@@LCSClips22 i agree

[@benschneiderheinze2537]

I think this should have been #1. It had lead changes, comebacks, mistakes, redemptions, and a walk off win in a pivotal game 5. The cubs Indians game 7 was an incredible story with the drought and down 3-1, but as far as the quality of the games go, Astros Dodgers game 5 was better in my opinion.

[@sdemon99]

Ben Schneiderheinze Game 7 was everything you ever want a game 7 to be as a baseball fan. Had this been a game 7 I think you have an argument for it being number 1.

[@goughpsmythe4979]

Corey Wilson I agree that Game 7 does have more riding on it, as it is the all-deciding game to end the year. However, this series is titled top 10 Games, not top 10 Most Important or Most Pivotal Games. As far as the quality of just the game itself, as the title implies, I would put this game slightly over 2016 Game 7.

[@richardnixon4219]

Gough Psmythe a quote from EXE-Edits from one of the other countdown videos: “Games are ranked based on the impact they had on the series, postseason hopes, or just excitement.” It’s not exact, but it shows that he ranked them not only on the game, but the impact it had.

[@coreywilson7530]

You can like whatever game you want, thats the beauty of baseball. As the title implies, its number 2, for a reason. The game had everyone on the edge of their seats. That chris taylor at bat to tie it, was one of the best at bats I've seen in the last 30 years. Neutral, non biased fans know this list was pretty darn accurate. Kudos to whoever made this list. I know we all were excited to watch the videos

[@gabespence8263]

Gough Psmythe You can't get a whole lot better as far as how enjoyable a game was to watch than this game. However, watching Cubs Indians game 7 was such a nailbiting thriller for the ages regardless of who you were rooting for. It was not just any game 7 since it came after a huge comeback for the Cubs to force a game 7 after being counted out down 3-1, and it was the Cubs breaking the curse. All of that combined with an exciting charge by the Indians to break the Cubs hearts in the 8th, and the Cubs finally sealing the deal in extras made for probably the most memorable baseball game in history.

[@SFAPowerhouse]

As an Astros fan, this game was a heart attack on extraordinary levels! While I feel this should be number one on your countdown, I can totally empathize with the Chicago Cubs breaking their curse. Thank you for including this one!

[@dwaterson21]

This game was so good, it was like someone knew what was gonna happen...

[@andresmena7749]

Dodgers were so good that we kept up with a team that knew what pitches were coming, crazy how rob manfred didnt do shit to the asstros

[@josephclark471]

All the reports, research, interviews, investigations, etc. have proven the Astros didn't cheat during the WS, but people are free to make up their own opinion despite facts.

[@jordandr.j4789]

If you watch the entirety of Kershaw’s performance in this game, the Astros did not swing and miss on a single breaking ball from Kershaw

[@clark2501]

Just playoff Kershaw for you.

[@bradyeggleston1112]

@@clark2501 nah its just the Cheatstros for you.

[@domenicsantilli400]

@@bradyeggleston1112 along with many other teams that cheat

[@Hectorial1026]

@@domenicsantilli400 They still cheated their way to a World Series.

[@clark2501]

@@bradyeggleston1112 considering Kershaw’s postseason history, I’m a lot more inclined to believe he was just sucking ass rather than losing to a banging trash can.

[@josesanchez1440]

Imagine be that excited hitting a homerun knowing what the pitcher was gonna throw

[@josephclark471]

All the reports, research, interviews, investigations, etc. have proven the Astros didn't cheat during the WS, but people are free to make up their own opinion despite facts.

[@josesanchez1440]

@@josephclark471 please post your source. Because the mlb report says that they did but they can’t determine to what extent. So please post your more credible source

[@hahalerymc6878]

@@josephclark471 11 months later and you have post 0 source. So much for the astro fans

[@cillshot99]

@@josesanchez1440 he is c&ping everywhere to prove people wrong that his team didnt cheat

[@josesanchez1440]

@@cillshot99 clapping everywhere? What does that have to prove with them “not cheating” even tho they admitted to it.

[@boyblunder4587]

The Dodgers deserved that win so much

[@vezalo33]

The guy hitting the trash can is the real MVP

[@matthewplotnick750]

This has been my favourite series on KZbin ever. I’m always looking forward for the next video of this series. I think we all know what #1 is going to be. I personally think that this should’ve been #1 but it’s close and it’s obviously you’re opinion. It’s cool that I’ve also watched both #1 and #2 live

[@VeNoIVI1]

Wow I'm surprised this is #2 but putting my Astros bias aside, I'll agree if #1 is the 2016 WS Game 7 given the Cubs 108 year championship drought and to come back down 3-1 to win it all with a young group of players. It's truly amazing what the Cubs did that year.

[@BRO77TX]

VeNoIVI1 I agree!! I was so hoping this would be #1!! But, the Cubs were a good rivalry for us...a respected rival!! I was happy for a Chicago getting the WS!!

[@rubenvillalobos8930]

KingB77 Tx if the Indians make it to the ws again I am gonna root for you guys. Unless it's against the cubs again :) good luck and gg you guys were really good

[@JGARCIA415]

I never thought i would see a game come close to being as exciting as 2016 ws game 7... but this was damn close, and im sure for ‘stros or dodgers fans was better... i lost it when taylor tied the game in the 9th

[@EmployingHydra1]

Game 2 of the 2017 WS was also incredible. It is kind of overshadowed by game 5 though. 5 extra inning home runs in that one.

[@lowboogie1429]

1:55 look how he hit that ball ..... it’s like he knew 🙃💯🤦🏻‍♂️

[@aaronyoung137]

Low Boogie lol

[@WDB2005]

Smh really? Was that obvious well it was but really these jokes aren’t funny anymore

[@williamnguyen7622]

lol, turns out the astros were cheating and the dodgers still managed to bring it to 10 innings.

[@KinkESizemore]

I think the Astros were legitimately talented but I have serious doubts they’d win this World Series without cheating

[@CpuZZDiamond]

think about what the score would have been if the Astros weren't obviously cheating. The Dodgers would have destroyed them in this game. Kershaw got 0 swings and misses on his curveball this game, that's absurd especially after the way he pitched in game 1.

[@dunmill9632]

The funny thing is Dodgers didn't notice their cheat. Probably, there must be an intangible sense and perception that only baseball men could detect, but they didn't catch it.

[@CpuZZDiamond]

@Vulocify If the Astros didn't cheat during their home games, Dodgers win in 5 or for sure 6.

[@domenicsantilli400]

@@CpuZZDiamond well in game 5 u didn't need a trashcan to hit the balls they hit as homers they were fastballs thrown right down the pipe

[@germanportela5788]

Man it sucks that this game is tainted forever

[@ryanheath486]

Especially if you are an Astros fan.

[@raymondbarbosa5515]

Used to say this was the best baseball game I've ever seen but it just seems so tainted now that it's hard to see it that way. Still proud of my boys for actually going all the way to the end with a team who had cameras in their outfield

[@TyrannicalCannibal]

i feel the same way. i was up on my feet for pretty much every game of this series it was so exciting. now it all just feels so wrong.

[@erikjeong9511]

Sad to see such a great game become terrible due to the astros cheating scandal

[@pherm1056]

Erik Jeong it was terrible long before that. The juiced balls made this game a joke. The hrs that were hit are laughable. Puig’s, Bellinger’s, Correa’s. They barely hit the ball and it just flew out🤣.

[@erikjeong9511]

p.herm10 true true

[@paysonfox88]

Yu Darvish was supposed to help a texas baseball team win the world series. In 2017 he did. Darvish pitched so shitty for the Dodgers that he assured the State of Texas it's first world series win.

[@alexkamins8991]

As painful as it is to watch my beloved Dodgers lose like this, this was still one of the greatest games I've ever seen! Great video

[@reaper423]

So do you still have that positive mindset after the scandal was exposed

[@nicholekahulugan]

This video shows how good the dodgers were

[@bradenchavez9946]

Yea they were pretty terrible

[@calebwood5170]

This was the best ball game I have ever seen because of the battle and all the heart they had

[@jailyl30yon]

3 years later I’m still watching this 🤩

[@TyrannicalCannibal]

this game went from one of the best games in baseball history to one of the most infamous.

[@yahyasheikh3952]

It’s crazy how they swung on so many 1st pitches.... it’s like they knew what was coming

[@andrewmurphy7231]

unbelievable game! i'll never forget this, if i wasn't a Cubs fan this would be #1 to me

[@goalhorncrazy9779]

I can’t loo at this game the same way again. It was the greatest game I’ve ever seen, and I’m a Phils fan too. But now I will always see this game in a negative light because of the Astros cheating

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Greatest WS game ever played this should be #1

[@bigjuicy9747]

I am watching this after the Astros got exposed for cheating

[@Oracio13]

Surprised game 2 of 2017 WS didn't make it.

[@CPez]

This game Never Ever leaves my memory, even though I’m a fan of neither team. As GOOD as a Sporting event as Anything Ever.

[@gabespence8263]

I know Joe Buck gets a lot of flak for being unenthusiastic when calling games, but DAMN was he fantastic for this one or what? One of his best calls ever. Great video series man, you should do top games for other sports as well 👍

[@perrywang689]

Normally he would be unenthusiastic when broadcasting Dodger achievements in the playoffs but this one I gotta give it to him he was actually ok this time. Matt Vasgerian is still better tho.

[@vincentjames7210]

@@perrywang689 Dodgers don't have many playoff achievements recently😛

[@Phillygoat1983]

This was amazing back and forth ball game

[@LCSClips22]

@tinwoods well here’s the deal. Buck is boring and not enthusiastic. Vasgersian is exciting and enthusiastic. That help you out?

[@henrymattingly1341]

@@vincentjames7210 that comment didn’t age particularly well

[@jaredtorres3470]

You should do a list of top ten regular season games

[@jameslisle7775]

2001 Indians comeback vs Mariners.

[@aidencortez5770]

I remember getting to stay home from school since these games would last so long. Both teams were talented, it's unfortunate the Astros had to steal signs with the amount of talent they had.

[@jeffreydean5112]

this game was a billion times more exciting than #1. #1 was good but this was pure excitement.

[@jeremyhorvat7565]

Alex Bregman has the PERFECT swing

[@Zoomscoping]

Craziest game I have ever been to. Obviously it doesn't get much better unless it would have been game 7, but I doubt I'll actually attend a game better than this.

[@zgaviation6481]

This was the best game of that series, which overall, was pretty amazing

[@DaVeMiLeS1334]

as a dodger fan....that shit hurted lol but it still was one of the most insane games you will ever witness

[@chuckmo14]

This should be #1 in my opinion but, still glad it’s on here

[@lukewinner767]

Its almost like the astros knew what pitch was coming

[@tylerjones4205]

Good joke

[@mattscagnelli8200]

I know right! How could they have known! Good joke

[@jesuschrist7010]

this game would be so much better if joe buck wasnt commentating it

[@lukeminosky2485]

Jesus Christ I actually think Buck was surprisingly good in this game.

[@milopop0006]

Matt Vasvergein (sorry if wrong it's the guy in mlb the show ) would be great at this one

[@coreywilson7530]

I am always on the Anti Joe Buck train, can't stand the guy. However, this is one of Bucks best. He actually sounded a little excited

[@eastonlee832]

Jesus Christ Thank you jesus

[@chrisnelson4742]

This was one of his better games

[@johnpduffy1]

This game is #1

[@salvatoresultana4058]

I don’t care about the trash cans and the cheating, this is one of the greatest sporting events I ever witnessed.

[@jameslombardi1041]

In my opinion this should be #1 because their was everything a game could ever have:homeruns, Errors, redemptions,good catches,good base running,smart plays and for both team and I know the cubs had a drought and came back 3-1 witch is really good but me/us in Houston got like 52 inches of rain and one of the worst hurricanes in all time and the stros did It for us and H-town strong so that’s why I think this would be #1

[@zachcohen5549]

This is the best series on KZbin EVER. PERIOD.

[@spencersonnier1]

ITS ABOUT TIME. This was the best game I've ever watched. The only possible number #1 I can think of is 2016 World Series game 7

[@evangelinegutierrez2015]

After having many years of heartbreak following my Astros ( native Houstonian). This was the best post season game I have ever seen. 1980 was good, 1986 (I’ll never get over), the 90’s (Atlanta broke us), 2004 and 2005, 2015 ....but this! Game 5 2017,,,,simply for the ages!

[@alexmazur1358]

Probably the most entertaining game you could be at

[@APCDraw]

I love how this is also the list of the most emotions that Joe Buck has shown announcing a game

[@Coolclay84]

Nooooo waayyyyyy this is #2! Should be #1. Mad respect for the Cubs... but this game had everything you’d want in a baseball game. Tons of home runs and extra innings with 2 juggernaut teams from 2017. The best hitting vs the best bullpen. Can’t beat that. Can’t wait to see how the 2018 ends!

[@FernandoGarcia-tl1mb]

When you think about it it’s kinda crazy how the dodgers were able to put up such a fight against a team that was LITERALLY cheating. Just shows how good they were that year. They deserved the ring💯

[@gavinbaxter8347]

Astros didn’t cheat in the WS 😬

[@enzosteiger8054]

Yes they did

[@dalepierce2517]

@@gavinbaxter8347 they cheated the entire year it was proven…what makes you think they didn’t cheat in the ws. Kinda sad too that they can’t even win a real World Series

[@ryanbrown4401]

@@gavinbaxter8347 Stop it weird person you

[@Toews1247]

So the Yanks and Sox should go back and give the teams that lost a win and I guess Bonds doesn’t have the home run record every team cheats but they succeeded

[@fiveer11]

Wait a minute.... *BANG* Is that a trash can?

[@joelnelson4770]

This list was incredible. I’d love a follow up list of games #20 - #11. The games that were great but just missed the cut!

[@JuBeoN]

This should be number one

[@htwntx7131]

This guy must be a Cubs fan putting them at #1. This is clearly the greatest game of baseball ever seen/played! Go ASTROS

[@itzyoboityfly6847]

If Matt vasgersian (sorry if it’s spelled incorrectly) commentated this it would have been even better I love when he gets excited

[@wet8552]

Man it’s almost as if the astros just knew a fastball was coming beforehand every single time they hit a homer this game.

[@jonathan5153]

Kershaw and Keuchel chocked so much. Actually, all of the pitchers were such choke artists.

[@41modder]

Mr. Doodleman i disagree. If you watch Devenski’s 9th all the hits he gave up were off of really good pitches. What can you do when you throw a low and away changeup, the hitter is fooled, and still hits it out?

[@jonathan5153]

sam craig still means he choked. If he couldn’t get his pitches in the right locations he choked. Mainly this game.

[@ThorHC11]

Sir Doodleman That's the thing. All his pitches WERE in the right location. They were just victims of good pieces of hitting.

[@jonathan5153]

Thor Christensen some would say he still choked if they were hittable. Yes his pitches were good, hitters were better.

[@chiefsb.3784]

Charlie Morton pitched the end of Game 7, Peacock to end game 3. In crunch time, those two pulled through.

[@kyleraymer5581]

LOL, I think this one just moved down the list.

[@j.p.rogers6731]

The astros are so good, yet still so lovable

[@hepatitiscyalater7269]

This hasn't aged well at all

[@criscool8897]

Hepatitis C Ya Later LMFAOOOOOOOO

[@j.p.rogers6731]

Oops kinda forgot about this...😬

[@eastonlee832]

I agree because the magnitude of game 7 in 2016 kinda took the cake

[@Raymond50001]

I know this isnt the NBA but the guy banging the trash can deserves the 6th man of the year award.

[@Mac-gp6mh]

I remember watching this crazy game I was going nuts

[@Catgotswagg]

Here’s another movie idea: Kanley Jansen blows a save: Part 11

[@JDRamos213]

This game shows how great the Dodgers were. Even with cheaters on the other side, the boys in blue always fought back. They should have been the champs, but a trash can was in their way.

[@TheLetsPlayBaseballCurse]

Definitely agree that this should be on the list somewhere. Keep up the fantastic work

[@josephchavez8558]

This was #1 in my opinion

[@calliee5719]

i’ve watched highlights from this game hundreds of times & just now noticed Marlin Man there 😂

[@justkeegan5257]

I love the dodgers and even though they didn’t win it was still a great game

[@fse2520]

These teams played with so much heart, for a game 5 and NOT a game 7 which is why this is my number 1. But hey Cubs vs Indians was less of a slugfest and we saw SOME pitching so it’s acceptable at #1

[@reeshekesh]

Who’s cutting onions in here? -Your Depressed Dodger Fan

[@unchangedblue2425]

Same I feel you

[@kalebsandoval363]

They cheated tho

[@perrywang689]

@@kalebsandoval363 LA would have won in 6 and crushed their spirits in game 5 too had they not cheated.

[@JB-vi8xt]

Astros cheated though who’s cutting onions now oh wait we still are

[@domenicsantilli400]

@@kalebsandoval363 yall still choked 3 playoffs in a row took a covid year to win

[@stoof4161]

Won of my favorite KZbin videos of all time

[@steelpotato5315]

That game was so so so fun to watch, legendary

[@beaker4311]

looking back now, idk if id make this in my top ten when i know the astros were cheating. im not a dodgers fan or anything, it just sucks seeing a team that cheats mythologized

[@electrojay4666]

Even as a Indians fan this game astonished me. L.A. kept going up but Houston wouldn’t go away and vice versa. Great game by both teams!

[@zohaibnasir491]

Wow...what a game!!! Probably one of the best ever!!!

[@muemuemue]

Altuve has to be the most likeable guy in sports

[@muemuemue]

Rizzo and watt are probably the next closest? Unless im missing someone

[@coltenlang5476]

@@muemuemue two Houston guys aye

[@PushaTLover]

Zach Mueller agreed

[@airay053]

You still like him?

[@ethancho941]

this aged well

[@mildchaos6037]

Crazy that the Dodgers kept up when the Astros knew what pitches were coming

[@cameronavirus772]

Crazy how the dodgers scored 1 run in game 7 at their stadium

[@jacobs7860]

These edits are so fantastic. What a well-edited and professional series. You should submit it to mlb network or something to see if they would host it on their website or hire you or something. Really really well done.

[@eric11ify]

I’m a huge dodger fan but I still rewatch this. And it’s even worse cause we can’t win a World Series :/

[@Tyraughn]

This game gave me chills. Not a fan of either team, but was rooting for the astros. I really don’t like the dodgers, so I was rooting for the astros! I was sweating bullets and heart pounding 100bpms lol

[@mikethegoat_yt218]

The 2018 WS gives me chills with that train horn 😶

[@beauthaxton27]

Gurriel, Altuve, Springer, Correa, and McCan oh my they’re goated😇

[@tonyduell6914]

I might be being biased since I'm an Astros fan, but this should've been #1. But I guess #1 is a Game 7.

[@tonyduell6914]

grif0100 grif0100 this game is also in the thumbnail in the top left

[@dvyvee3580]

Those bins must’ve came in real HANDY.

[@y.sasuke451]

This is #1 easily

[@NickCC23]

My Top 3: Rangers Cardinals Game 6 2011, Indians Cubs Game 7 2016 and this game.

[@jailyl30yon]

Such great moments

[@VolzYT]

Coming from a Braves fan who’s team choked to the Dodgers, man did they deserve this one. Stayed in it when they knew what pitches were coming.

[@Jase_Gamez]

I do agree the game 7 2016 World Series was amazing but this game was overall homeruns heart breaks all around. This game never ended. It was the longest World Series game of all time. I think this should’ve been #1 but I agree those 2 games are 1 and 2 so good job!!! Amazing list this honestly was so fun to follow like all other videos of yours!!!!

[@kingwewuz7168]

This actually is the second longest World Series game. The longest is Game 3 of the 2005 World Series (which also happened to feature the Astros).

[@TheStoneyJackson]

This should’ve been number 1

[@xxholdenxx976]

Update this Nats astros game 7 one of the best games I’ve ever watched

[@allagashgirl411]

Yes this one definitely