The Rangers played the first game of the home series against the Athletics on Tuesday. Marcus Semien appeared to be dreaming open-eyed in Tuesday night’s game and was caught unaware to the fact that he was up to be the next at-bat. It was almost as if he forgot that he was playing.?
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Semien got caught on camera, pleasurably witnessing the ongoing action. Sports analyst Ben Verlander shared the video on Twitter.?
Semien: Too busy in his own world?
Marcus Semien was seen sitting gently when it was his chance to bat. The broadcasters talked about him on-air. Semien almost didn’t even realize he was on deck and had to rush to the batting plate.?
The home team won a thriller against the visitors. The Rangers went on to defeat the Athletics 8-7. Though it’s only a matter of entertainment and salvaging pride for both the teams now.?
Analyst Ben Verlander shared Semien’s video on Twitter stating, “Literally one of the worst feelings for Marcus Semien: When you forget you?re supposed to be on deck.”?
Literally one of the worst feelings for Marcus Semien:
When you forget you’re supposed to be on deck 😂
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) September 14, 2022
A fan hit out at Semien and his team:?
Looks like everyone on the Rangers is not engaged. Coaches should have caught it, teammates might have said something, definitely Marcus should have known. This team is a mess.
— Bobby Vergara (@BobbyVergara) September 14, 2022
A few more fan replies:?
Still so casual too. Like nbd, just gotta go bat real quick… I’d be freaking OUT 😂
— Meg Katie (@meg_katie_3) September 14, 2022
175 million well spent
— Ernie (@ernie2451) September 14, 2022
Weird that nobody in the whole damn dugout had a clue either.
— David Castillo (@RayzurRaze) September 14, 2022
https://twitter.com/keithunbothered/status/1569893219642609664?t=PQqFms6jUVq8Meok4EXnlA&s=19
And some loyal support for Semien:?
Proceeds to rope a double
— Landon🇸🇮 (@PeresLandon) September 14, 2022
Regardless of what should have been Semien’s ideal reaction, he surely entertained on more than one level.?
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It was an unusual scene at an MLB game. Players are usually tense with their team’s on-field performances. However, Semien seemed totally unperturbed on Tuesday. His actions made up a topic for gossip among the baseball community.?
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The road ahead for the two teams?
Both the Rangers and the Athletics already got eliminated from further qualification. The Rangers are at third rank whereas the Athletics are last in the American League West zone. So the end of the regular season will pull down the curtains on their respective campaigns. But both teams will still try to win as many games as possible from the remaining ones.?
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So, what is your opinion on Marcus Semien’s actions??