Braves Pitcher Swears Over Playoff Blunder
Tyler Mahle voiced frustration after a costly defensive error allowed the Dodgers to tie the game.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle expressed audible frustration after a defensive miscue by shortstop Mauricio Dubón allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the second inning when Dubón failed to cleanly field a pop-up hit by Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy, deflecting the ball off his glove and onto the grass.
The error allowed Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani, who was on third base, to score, tying the game 1-1. The Braves ultimately lost the game 4-1, ending their season and playoff run.
Mahle, a 32-year-old veteran right-hander, was heard exclaiming, "Are you f***ing kidding me," as he returned to the mound immediately after the play. This reaction was shared by many fans watching the game.
In addition to Dubón's error, Braves catcher Sean Murphy also committed a throwing error in the same inning that allowed Ohtani to advance to third base prior to Muncy's at-bat. Dubón, one of two major league players born in Honduras, is set to become a free agent.
The Dodgers' victory secured their advancement to the National League Championship Series, where they are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers. Game 1 of that series is set for Sunday.
