The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Jul 4, 2025
Former MLB outfielder Matt Holliday joins the conversation, sharing insights from his career as a seven-time All-Star and his World Series win with the Cardinals. He reflects on facing Clayton Kershaw at his peak and the challenges that come with modern pitching. The chat shifts to the cultural phenomenon of hot dog eating contests, particularly Joey Chestnut's dominance. Holliday also discusses the dynamics of his baseball family and what it’s like navigating the sport's latest headlines.
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Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Domination
- Joey Chestnut dominated the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest by eating 71 hot dogs, far outpacing others.
- The contest combines spectacle and showmanship though some find the extreme eating unsettling.
Watching Eating Contests Unsettling
- Watching the hot dog eating contest can be unsettling due to the forced overconsumption involved.
- People often watch hoping for a dramatic finish, including someone throwing up.
Beating Clayton Kershaw's Toughness
- Matt Holliday described how his teams found success against Clayton Kershaw by hitting mistakes in the middle of the plate.
- Confidence built from early success helped them overcome a dominant pitcher like Kershaw.