Unexpected events and moves often mark games. These incidents can sometimes be harmful if not prevented in time. A similar thing happened during the game between The New York Yankees and The Kansas City Royals. The game had a sudden incident that could have hurt any of the Yankees players in the dugout if their DH hadn’t prevented it. However, despite all these, the fans still mock the move as a “Gold Glove” move.
The anti-climactic ending The Yankees got was probably the most unexpected event for the fans. So, nothing seems shocking to them anymore. Giancarlo Stanton‘s quick reflexes made a difference in the last game between Kansas City and New York; otherwise, the outcome might have been different. This, anyway, couldn’t move the fans, as they are still stuck to his season-long below-average performance.
Giancarlo Stanton Became the Hero of the Game
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The Yankees are standing only two-game distance from their season-ending. The ongoing three-game series with the Royals is the last series of their season, and at this point, the team met with a mishap. During the last game, in the seventh inning, the bat slipped out of Matt Duffy’s hand while hitting the ball. Unfortunately, it was approaching the Yankees Dugout. It was a fearful incident that could have hurt any player in the dugout, but Stanton saved everyone. He caught the flying bat with one hand, showing his ultimate reflex.
Giancarlo Stanton is always ready 👀
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— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 30, 2023
The star outfielder of the team was again out of the lineup on Friday. Aaron Judge took his place as the DH while Oswaldo Cabrera, Everton Pereira, and Estevan Florial handled the outfield. Stanton’s performance during the season was consistently below expectations, which disappointed the fans. Surprisingly, in the last game, the team’s performance wasn’t significantly better even without him, resulting in a disappointing 12-5 loss.
Though Austin Wells hit a three-run homer, it couldn’t save the game. Every Royals hitter stood against Carlos Rodon scored, making the game out of control from the first inning. It only heightened until the pitcher was pulled out of the game by Aaron Boone.
However, Stanton didn’t have any fault for the defeat, but he actually saved others. But fans expressed all their frustration through mockery. While his heroic act should be praised, it backfired.
Fans Mocked Stanton’s Act as ‘Gold Glove’ Worthy
Loyal fans are blessings, but when they become brutal, that’s scary. They can even criticize the actions that should be appreciated based on circumstances. As soon as Stanton’s ‘catching the bat’ event went up on social media, a fan said, “Gold Glove, please.”
Gold Glove, please.
— SHERLOCK.J (@03yankees) September 30, 2023
Some even mocked him, calling him ‘The goat”.
The goat
— STANTON MVP! (@giancarlomvp) September 30, 2023
One fan asked if he is ready for a strikeout.
Ready to what? Strikeout?
— Robert DeSantis (@Rob_DeSaint) September 30, 2023
Some said he “still sucks.”
Stanton still sucks
— NYNY#1 (@NYNYnumber1) September 30, 2023
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Some even mocked him to get an MVP.
Mvp
— yankees fan account(trade for tatis) (@stantonmvp2024) September 30, 2023
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