Brewers' Jake Bauers draws attention with clever slide against Cardinals

Jake Bauers showcased his agility in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 9, 2026. During the second inning, he executed a creative slide to avoid a tag by Jose Fermin, leading to two runs. Play-by-play announcer Jeff Levering likened Bauers' move to the film "The Matrix." In his next at-bat, Bauers hit his 17th home run of the season, a three-run shot, extending the Brewers' lead to 6-0. Social media reactions praised his skill and humorously compared his slide to casual bar league softball antics, highlighting Bauers' ability to entertain fans with his unorthodox style.

• 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers fans on social media react to Jake Bauers' 'Matrix' slide