Tommy Kahnle had a tough outing for the Yankees, giving up a big game-tying homer against the Orioles. He opened strong with a sharp changeup, but his go-to pitch didn’t fool the batter a second time. Despite a solid record with a 1.67 average against left-handed hitters and a streak of 45 scoreless innings, Kahnle couldn’t keep this one in the yard. Villar took him deep, and the celebration clearly got under Kahnle’s skin. Cameras caught him shouting back at the Orioles’ dugout with some choice words while still fuming on the mound.
After getting the next batter to ground out, Kahnle took his frustration to the dugout, launching a full assault on the bubblegum stash. He wrapped his throwing hand for protection and didn’t stop until the bin gave in. Teammates like Gardy and Judge walked by, unfazed, letting him vent. Brett Gardner gave a knowing glance that said he’d been there before. Judge barely glanced. Kahnle eventually put on his hoodie, cooled down, and walked it off like a pro. The Orioles, despite leading the league in homers allowed, reminded everyone they can go yard too when the moment’s right.