Rarely do I offer honorable mentions when it comes to Asshat-dom, but this week I will make an exception. Briefly allow me to set the scene in the upcoming video, the Seattle Mariners and Anaheim Angels are tied 1-1 in the bottom of the 10th inning, with the Angels having runners on first and second. The first batter in the video reaches base on an error, loading the bases for Kendry Morales. On the first pitch he sees, Morales tags the ball, launching it for a game winning grand slam and a 5-1 Angels win. That is not Asshat worthy, what is is what happens when Morales, after rounding the bases, leaps in the air to stomp on home plate. He breaks his leg on the maneuver and will be out 10-12 weeks. By all means, we have some video
I'm curious. why are players that are not involved in current play during the game actually allowed to invade home plate during the game?? what the hell??
ReplyDeleteBecause it ended up being the last play of the game, once the ball cleared the fence and the first runner touched home the game was technically over, which is why players from the bench came out onto the field. That being said, I always find it humorous when professional athletes hurt themselves while patting themselves on the back for actually doing their jobs. And lets not kid ouirselves, this wasn't like scoring the wiining goal in the World Cup, or Stanley Cup, this was a pretty meaningless game in the midst of a season that will see them play 162 games before the possibility of a post season even rears its ugly head for either team. Well 162 games for everyone save for Kendry Morales, who the team hopes might be available sometime around September.
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