A bat flip is worth 1,000 words. Or, in this case, five compelling photos.  Here are five incredi...

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Dan Toman

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A bat flip is worth 1,000 words. Or, in this case, five compelling photos.Here are five incredible images that best capture <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/579" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/players/579">Jose Bautista</a>'s historic three-run homer - and dramatic bat flip - during the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/853909" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/853909">Toronto Blue Jays' series-clinching</a> Game 5 win over the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/teams/14" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/teams/14">Texas Rangers</a>.<figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/135592/cropped_USAT_131578.jpg?ts=1444866763"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/135591/cropped_GettyImages-492684092.jpg?ts=1444866828"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/135588/cropped_GettyImages-492684424.jpg?ts=1444866898"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/135589/cropped_GettyImages-492684342.jpg?ts=1444866528"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/135590/GettyImages-492684328.jpg?ts=1444866562"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>And finally, here it is in all its glory.<figure><a class="embedly-card" href="https://vine.co/v/eEdvmvFOj5A">Joey Bats. Joey Throws.</a>
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The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/teams/4" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/teams/4">Toronto Blue Jays</a> became the third team since 1995 to come back from an 0-2 deficit at home to clinch the ALDS after winning Wednesday's dramatic Game 5 over the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/teams/14" href="http://www.thescore.com/mlb/teams/14">Texas Rangers</a>.Here's everything you need to know about the Blue Jays' unbelievable 6-3 win: BEST OF GAME 5<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/853910" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/853910">Stroman delivers in 'craziest game I've ever been a part of'​</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/848389" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/848389">An oral history of the bat flip heard 'round the world </a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854482" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854482">Rivalry renewed: Blue Jays, Royals set for ALCS showdown</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854323" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854323">Encarnacion ties game with mammoth blast off Hamels</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854333" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854333">Rangers take lead on controversial play</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854378" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854378">Blue Jays' Buehrle ejected during melee</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854416" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854416">Dyson: Bautista needs to 'respect the game' more</a></li>
</ul>VIDEOS<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854389" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854389">Blue Jays celebrate emotional win with fans​</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854359" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854359">Bautista's dramatic 3-run HR clinches ALDS</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854433" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854433">Young fan imitates Bautista's HR seconds before it happens​</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854279" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854279">Pillar makes spectacular diving play to rob Hamilton</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854311" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854311">Ailing Beltre flawlessly fields Revere bunt</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854281" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854281">Colabello goes head over heels after big swing-and-miss</a></li>
</ul>PHOTOS<ul>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854382" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854382">5 photos of Bautista's incredible bat flip</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854330" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854330">Blue Jays fans litter field after bizarre call</a></li>
<li><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/854187" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/854187">George Bell throws out 1st pitch at Rogers Centre</a></li>
</ul><h3>Series at a glance</h3>G1: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/848377" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/848377">Rangers 5, Blue Jays 3</a> G2: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/848378" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/848378">Rangers 6, Blue Jays 4</a> G3: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/848379" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/848379">Blue Jays 5, Rangers 1</a> G4: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/848382" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/848382">Blue Jays 8, Rangers 4</a> G5: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/853909" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/853909">Blue Jays 6, Rangers 3</a>

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