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VIDEO: Junior Lake bat flips after big HR at Caribbean Series

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If Junior Lake was giving the Toronto Blue Jays an early look at his power potential prior to joining their spring camp in a couple of weeks, he certainly did so at the Caribbean Series on Tuesday while suiting up for the Dominican Republic against Venezuela.

The 25-year-old, who was claimed off waivers by the Jays in mid-December, launched a colossal tie-breaking home run to deep left field during the sixth inning off Wil Ledezma.

But hitting the long home run wasn't enough for Lake, who not only stared at his shot as it sailed over the fence, but added a little bat-flip flare.

(Courtesy: MLB.com)

Venezuela ended up with an 8-7 victory thanks to a game-winning single off the bat of Rays minor leaguer Juniel Querecuto in the 10th inning.

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