The Shoes That Won Last Night: Hanley Ramirez Blasts Two Homeruns in New Balances, Chiefs Reach 3-0

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Last night featured a diverse and dynamic sports schedule. The Thursday Night Football matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles entertained, the WNBA playoffs got underway, and the MLB playoff picture started to take shape. Kansas City was able to defeat the Eagles and get off to a 3-0 start this season. The WNBA playoffs first round started with the Mercury defeating the Sparks behind 30 points from Diana Taurasi and the Washington Mystics downing the Atlanta Dream. In baseball, The Dodgers clinched the NL West Division title, and the AL Wild Card race continues to heat up with 3.5 games separating six teams. Also, Swansea City pulled a major upset over Valencia in the Europa League. Check out The Shoes That Won Last Night.

Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from Queens, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.

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latta

Shoe: NFinity IL|12t
Player: Ivory Latta
Game: Washington Mystics vs. Atlanta Dream

Ivory Latta had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists to help lead the Mystics to a 1-0 lead in their first round playoff series against the Dream.

$150

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rossi

Shoe: adidas adizero F50 TRX FG
Player: Giuseppe Rossi
Game: Fiorentina vs. Paços de Ferreira

Rossi finished off the Fiorentina victory with the third and final goal of the game for his team at 76'.

$198

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Shoe: Nike Lunar Super Bad Pro D
Player: Alex Smith
Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Chiefs are now 3-0 after a solid 26-16 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night. Alex Smith helped lead the Chiefs to a victory with 273 yards thrown on 22-35 passes.

$95

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taurasi

Shoe: Nike LeBron X – Diana Taurasi PE
Player: Diana Taurasi
Game: Phoenix Mercury vs. Los Angeles Sparks

Diana Taurasi helped lead the Phoenix Mercury to a game one victory over the Los Angeles Sparks with 30 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists.

$150

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walker

Shoe: Under Armour Spine Metal
Player: Neil Walker
Game: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres

Walker contributed in the Pirates' 10-1 rout of the San Diego Padres with 4 hits, and 3 RBIs.

$90

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michu

Shoe: mi adiPure 11 pro
Player: Michu
Game: Swansea City vs. Valencia

Michu scored one of three goals (58') for Swansea City in a stunning upset over Valencia.

$170

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boyd

Shoe: Nike Alpha Pro Low TD
Player: Tajh Boyd
Game: Clemson Tigers vs. NC State Wolfpack

Boyd finished with 244 yards thrown and 3 touchdowns while leading the Tigers to a 26-14 victory over the Wolfpack.

$75

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matt

Shoe: Nike Air Huarache LWP90
Player: Matt Carson
Game: Cleveland Indians vs. Houston Astros

Matt Carson hit a game-winning RBI single in the eleventh inning against the Astros to pull the Cleveland Indians a half-game out of the AL East Wild Card.

$30

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charles

Shoe: Nike Alpha Pro Low TD
Player: Jamaal Charles
Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Jamaal Charles finished with 172 all-purpose yards and 1 rushing TD en route to a 26-16 victory and 3-0 start.

$60

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hanley

Shoe: New Balance “Hanleywood” 4040 Cleats
Player: Hanley Ramirez
Game: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Ramirez belted two home runs to help clinch the Dodgers' first NL West title since '09.

$85

Rafael Canton is a freelance writer from New York, NY and contributor to Sneaker Report. Anytime there is a conversation about the NBA, music, or nutella, he can be found in the thick of the discussion. He can be found on Twitter @RafelitoC7.

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