Tensions have been rising in the New York Yankees dressing room. All because results have not gone their way, with poor all-around play and questionable decision-making. The same trend continued as the Yankees traveled to Anaheim to take on the Los Angeles Angels. A 33-year-old Bronx Bombers pitcher most recently allowed his emotions to overflow, following a poor result.
In recent weeks, the team has experienced losses, even in matches they were initially winning. Furthermore, their skipper is being awarded sarcastic top performer labels. After a rough outing, this pitcher allowed tensions to get the best of him.
Tommy Kahnle’s Emotional Outburst Becomes Twitter Sensation
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The Yankees lost their series closer against the Angels, who swept them for the first time since 2009. It was a one-sided series with the Bombers’ offense struggling. As the video from the Talkin’ Yanks suggests, Kahnle displayed passionate disappointment at his performance and the impending loss.
After pitching in the 8th inning and giving up a run, Tommy Kahnle threw his mitt at a fan and then viciously stomped on it. The act of Kahnle undeniably confirms the accuracy of the tweet’s caption, stating, “Tommy Kahnle is furious with himself.”
Tommy Kahnle is furious with himself pic.twitter.com/tIiiiabRkp
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) July 20, 2023
The Bombers suffered their fourth loss in a row and continue to dive out of playoff contention. In a reply to that video, Codify baseball shared a Tweet saying that the mechanical fan was their biggest supporter.
huge mistake that was their biggest fanpic.twitter.com/KS69pE1Al2
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 20, 2023
Most of the 2023 MLB season has been a rough period for him and the rest of the team. Evidently, although seemingly violent, Kahnle appeared to vent his frustrations and took it out on the fan.
But luckily, there may be a positive update soon as Aaron Judge is nearing a return. Despite this, qualifying for the postseason this year will be challenging because the American League is becoming very competitive by the day. Nonetheless, let’s have a look at what fans have to say about this incident.
The Fans Want More Players Like Kahnle
The general reaction has been fans supporting Tommy Kahnle for his passion. Furthermore, they have called for more players to have this mentality.
But there is also anger directed toward the team’s ownership and management for the results and state of the roster.
Somebody do this to Hal’s office
— Aranda (@joestheticss) July 20, 2023
Boone just telling him they still control their own destiny and to calm down.
— Jon Reed (@JReedCowboy) July 20, 2023
Other fans backed Kahnle.
The only guy who is actually competitive on this team
— Gabe Berman (@BermanGabe) July 20, 2023
At least he cares
— Michael Grogins (@mikeygrogins_) July 20, 2023
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There were even fans that called for more players to show passion.
It’s about time someone shows some frustration
— 🅿️aton (@PatonJustin) July 20, 2023
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Well, the recent New York Yankees results have led to the building up of tension and frustration. In return, the 33-year-old pitcher just expressed his feelings while destroying the mechanical fan. What do you think about his actions?
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