Yasmani Grandal allows the go ahead runner to reach and Matt Albers aint happy about it, a breakdown

May 14, 2019 452.6K views 1:53

What Happened

In the bottom of the 7th inning of a tied game, Chicago White Sox reliever Matt Albers takes the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies. Albers, who has already pitched a scoreless inning of relief, gets Philadelphia's Jean Segura to foul off several pitches in an intense at-bat. Segura is finally struck out, but catcher Yasmani Grandal fails to cleanly catch the third strike, allowing Segura to reach base. Albers is visibly frustrated, angrily chasing after the ball as Segura safely reaches first. Segura then steals second base, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position. The next Phillies batter, an unnamed player, doubles, driving in the go-ahead run. This unearned run is charged to Albers, much to his dismay. The White Sox dugout remains silent, the players aware that this missed third strike call has cost their team the lead. Albers stands on the mound, his body language conveying his immense frustration. He runs his hands through his hair, an exasperated gesture that emphasizes his displeasure with the situation. "Look, everyone's gonna have to look at my hair now, that's how mad I am," Albers mutters to himself, his words capturing the intensity of his emotions. The Phillies' dugout, meanwhile, celebrates the go-ahead run, knowing that this lapse by the White Sox has given them the advantage late in the game. The summary ends with the Phillies holding a slim lead, the momentum shifting in their favor thanks to the unexpected turn of events triggered by Grandal's dropped third strike. The stakes are high, as both teams are fighting for a crucial win in what is likely a close divisional or playoff race. The vivid description of the players' reactions and the high-pressure situation creates a sense of excitement and anticipation for the viewers, who are left to wonder how the game will ultimately unfold.

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tie game bottom 7 Matt Albers is on for

a second inning of relief already

pitched one scoreless got help by Dell

applied Jean Segura opens up with a nice

two seamed sinker ball gets the strike