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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the Los Angeles Dodgers captured the World Series title against the New York Yankees, Lexington native and former Henry Clay standout Walker Buehler recorded the final out in game five.
“When the out came, I think I blacked out a little bit,” said Karen Walker, Buehler’s mother.
It was a great joy for Karen to see everything happening in the Bronx.
“It was just one of those moments where the world stood still, and we all stood there in complete amazement,” Karen said.
In the game to maintain a one-run lead in the 9th inning, Buehler retired the Yankees in order with a grounder and back-to-back strikeouts in his first relief appearance since his rookie year of 2018, getting the ball one day of rest. .
“Sixteen pitches I think, eight minutes after he rolled in there, he was standing on the field with his arms outstretched and his teammates were jumping over him,” Karen said.
From a young age, Buehler quickly excelled and his journey includes a College World Series Championship in 2014 with Vanderbilt.
This year’s championship with LA, four years after the Dodgers won in 2020, might be a little sweeter for Buehler. In recent years he has struggled with a hip injury and multiple Tommy John operations.
“He kind of had to face the idea that it might not come back for him and he worked through it,” Karen said.
A two-time all-star and two-time World Series champion, Buehler also gives back off the field. He has a big event on Nov. 11 at Keene Trace Golf Club that will benefit first responders.
“He has been in many situations where he could be involved and give back, but giving to Lexington is even more important to him,” Karen said.
Although he has traveled thousands of miles to play the game he loves, Buehler’s heart is in Lexington and Karen summarizes Buehler’s impact on and off the field.
“It’s just the joy that Walker’s success has brought to everyone,” Karen added.
Walker Buehler is gearing up for its fifth annual charity golf outing on Nov. 11 in Nicholasville, with all proceeds going toward improving the well-being of local first responders through the creation of wellness centers.