The Detroit Tigers first baseman was caught cursing a home base umpire during a Monday night game.
In the bottom of the seventh, with the Detroit Tigers trailing 4-3 in a hard-fought home game against the Kansas City Royals, 23-year-old Spencer Torkelson said after a controversial decision for the Royals’ three-strike. expressed dissatisfaction with the referee.Taylor Clark pitcher usa sun report. The incident, which was picked up by Mike, included Mr Torkelson’s use of explicit language.
“Oh my God” Torkelson call out. “What the hell are you watching?”
Despite a clear misconduct, Torkelsson was spared the game, the US Sun reported.
Spencer Torkelson wasn’t happy 😳 pic.twitter.com/oNyH2pLwSN
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Throughout the game, Torkelson struggled at bat, going 0-for-4 and striking out two. But in the same inning, Torkelson’s teammate Kelly Carpenter hit a spectacular three-run home run to save the team, the US Sun reported. (Related article: ‘Incredible feat’: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks world record with European qualifying victory)
Carpenter’s contribution gave the Tigers a 6-4 lead, which they held until the end of the game.
Torkelson, 2020 No. 1 overall pick MLB The draft pick has faced challenges in transitioning to the big leagues and has struggled to meet the high expectations placed on him. According to the US Sun, he has hit just 16 home runs in his first 706 plate appearances. The Tigers now maintain a 31-40 record and sit third in the AL Central standings, just four games behind the No. 1 Minnesota Twins.
