It was a high-scoring game between the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles. The Yankees had a first loss in their last six games. They remain third in the AL East rankings, six-game behind the top-placed Tampa Bay Rays. Amidst the loss, Isiah Kiner-Falefa. who often gets criticized for his poor outings, made his opportunity count and had a great game.
After the close contest, taking positives from his performance, Kiner-Falefa shared his honest take on the previous season. And his comments have received positive reactions from the fans.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa accepts that he could not make most of the opportunities last season
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Performance indeed matters a lot in every sport. It also takes a lot to accept own mistakes. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, setting up an example, not only accepted his mistakes of last season but also shared his plans for the current season. After a brilliant performance against the Orioles, Isiah said, “I don’t think my numbers last year were good enough to hold the spot. It is what it is. I didn’t do good enough last year. I was given another opportunity to be here, so I’m just trying to do everything I can to show what I can do and prove why I’m here.”
"I don't think my numbers last year were good enough to hold the spot. It is what it is. I didn't do good enough last year. I was given another opportunity to be here, so I'm just trying to do everything I can to show what I can do and prove why I'm here."
– Isiah Kiner-Falefa pic.twitter.com/T1hKrOkyfj
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) May 25, 2023
Notably, Isiah finished the 2022 season with 66 runs to his credit at an average of 0.261 and an OPS of 0.642. He struck only four home runs after being at bat 483 times. Even though his average has gone down this season, but has three home runs. He has been hitting well lately and has come in handy in the last five games with four wins. Though there is still work to do for him, fans have loved Isiah’s reaction after the game.
Fans love Kiner-Falefa’s honesty while terming him a very likable guy!
The Yankees fans have come in support of Isiah. Many fans have also appreciated his effort for the team. While others said he is always a joy to watch. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!
Great accountability
— John 🎓🇨🇻 (@YaBoyyyJohn) May 25, 2023
Class act. #RepBX
— JoeB 🇺🇸🇮🇹🤌🏼 (🇺🇦, 🇮🇱) (@duchiesguy) May 25, 2023
Great answer. This dude give 100% effort all the time no matter the spot he’s put it. Just a gamer.
— ward (@wardo31) May 25, 2023
I respect him so much. Plus, watching him play this year has been fun
— Sophia Milagros (@SophiaMilagros2) May 25, 2023
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Very likable guy
— Mullet Stanton (@MulletStanton) May 25, 2023
Fans have loved the reaction and wish the player a great season. Given that Isiah had done well in the last few games, the world can expect more outstanding performances. By how much will Isiah improve his previous record? Only time will tell!
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