David Bote hits two Homer, gets HBP, Yells at the Pitcher then Apologizes, a Breakdown

Apr 29, 2019 1.1M views 2:00

What Happened

In a thrilling matchup, the Chicago Cubs host the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the top of the first inning, Diamondbacks outfielder David Bote steps up to the plate and crushes a 3-1 pitch deep into the stands, giving his team an early 1-0 lead. Fast forward to the top of the fifth inning, with the score still 1-0. Bote steps up again and on a 2-2 count, he absolutely lasers another home run to extend the Diamondbacks' lead. Bote is now having a monster game, with two home runs and 5 RBIs. On the next pitch, a 1-2 fastball from the Cubs pitcher hits Bote, causing him to react angrily. Bote flips his bat in frustration as he takes his base. Cubs catcher John Ryan Murphy is also hit by the pitch and the two teams begin to jaw at each other. "All day, come on!" Bote yells, clearly upset about being hit by the pitch. However, he quickly regains his composure and says, "My bad, my bad. I don't want to start anything. I don't care about this at all. You think I hit you on purpose? Why would I hit you on purpose?" Murphy accepts Bote's apology and the tension dissipates. Despite the brief confrontation, the managers decide not to eject any players, instead issuing warnings to both dugouts. Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta tries to hold back Bote, who wants to check on Murphy. "Stay back, stay back," Peralta says, as the two teams continue to exchange words. Cubs manager David Ross explains in the postgame interview that no one was ejected, but both teams received warnings to avoid further escalation. "I thought two people got ejected, but they were just warned," Ross says. "I gave a warning to the pitcher and a warning over there because someone said something." In the end, the incident is quickly resolved and the game continues without further drama. Bote, unfazed, continues his impressive performance, finishing the game with two home runs and a hit-by-pitch. Despite the heated exchange, the two teams shake hands and part ways, ready to continue their rivalry on the field.

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