The New York Yankees are presently participating in the MLB postseason round. So whoever wins a series from here onwards, will proceed further. Whereas, the losing team will get eliminated and bow out. Therefore, teams often get engaged in verbal battles within a series of such intensity to gain a mental edge.?
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The Yankees are playing in a postseason series against the Cleveland Guardians. On Sunday night, the Guardians hosted the Yankees for the fourth game in the American League Division Series. Both teams played at the Guardians’ home ground, Progressive Field.?
Baseball followers from across the globe are now taking close notice of the ongoing games. Especially, the fans of the teams fighting it out in the playoffs are going through more anxious moments. Because the winners will be gradually moving one step closer to the World Series with each victory. So the Yankees team found some motivating comments from the sibling of NBA superstar, Stephen Curry, amidst the vital clash on Sunday.?
NBA star jumps on to the New York Yankees bandwagon?
The New York Yankees have got one of the largest global fan bases among all MLB franchises. Therefore, the Yankees are almost never short on support. In Sunday’s game, the Guardians’ slugger,?Josh Naylor trolled Yankees’ pitcher,?Gerrit Cole. Naylor smashed a home run off Cole’s pitch and then made fun of Cole.?
NBA star Seth Curry, who happens to be a Yankees fan, then hit back at the Guardians on Twitter. Seth is the younger brother of NBA superstar, Stephen Curry. Seth made his NBA debut with the Santa Cruz Warriors, in 2013. Following on, he played for numerous NBA teams. Presently, he is the shooting guard for the Brooklyn Nets. Whereas, the eight-time All-Star, Stephen Curry, is the point guard for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen is also a four-time NBA finals champion.?
Seth posted on Twitter quoting, “Wow the Guardians talking spicy to my ace?! Come on Yanks.”?
Wow the Guardians talking spicy to my ace?! come on Yanks
— Seth Curry (@sdotcurry) October 17, 2022
As a result, some of the fan reactions that followed:?
Excited to watch you play this season! Hope that ankle gets feeling great soon!
— Chris Stephenson (@cstephenson35) October 17, 2022
bro Wheeler is your ace
— Kaz (@thekrazymaN_) October 17, 2022
lets go nets and yankees
— JM (@jmbk2424) October 17, 2022
Come back to Philly!!!
— Noel Toribio (@ItsTheRealNoel) October 17, 2022
Get healthy and take patty minutes
— . (@kendrel98) October 17, 2022
Whatever ya bandwagon beeahtch
— Timothy Norton (@BuckeyeNorton8) October 17, 2022
Therefore, fans stand up for their beloved team amidst all ups and downs.
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However, Cole dismissed Naylor’s humiliating gesture after delivering a crucial victory for the Yankees.?
A report on the concluded game?
The Yankees clinched a much-needed victory against the Guardians on Sunday night, to stay relevant in the race. Having defeated the Guardians on a 4-2 margin, the Yankees have drawn level. Thus, the series now stays tied at two games, each with one more game to go.?
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So, what is your opinion of Josh Naylor’s gesture towards Gerrit Cole??