Vazquez embarrasses Alonso to punctuate Pirates win

Think Vazquez took special notice of the man behind the plate? Of course he did. Every pitcher knows Alonso, and Vazquez's fire on the mound, in particular, is undeniable. The chance to match up against this guy in this moment to end the game satisfies his every craving:

Oh, Alonso saw "his match," as Vazquez put it. And then some. Just watch the gif of the strikeout itself up there at the top again. Focus on Vazquez's windup.

Oh yes. He did that. A quick-pitch to close the game and to sit down Alonso? You better believe I was asking Vazquez about all that sauce after the game:

Soak it in: The laugh as the question was delivered. The smile as he finished describing it. It's all mint, but…