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Originally Posted by DeepSouth
I was already pissed because Billy popped out to the catcher with two on. And then, Valencia's bat never leaves his shoulder for three straight strikes.
Here's the play by play for the bottom of the 8th.
Defensive Substitution: Ryan Hanigan replaces Logan Forsythe, batting 8th, playing catcher.
Pitching Change: Jake McGee replaces Chris Archer.
1.Nori Aoki singles on a line drive to left fielder David DeJesus.
2.Eric Hosmer strikes out swinging.
3.Salvador Perez singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Desmond Jennings. Nori Aoki to 2nd.
Coaching visit to mound.
4.Billy Butler pops out to catcher Ryan Hanigan in foul territory.
Coaching visit to mound.
Pitching Change: Joel Peralta replaces Jake McGee.
5.Alex Gordon walks. Nori Aoki to 3rd. Salvador Perez to 2nd.
6.Danny Valencia called out on strikes.
Pitcher
J. Peralta
Batter
D. Valencia
Speed Pitch Result
1 76 Curveball Called Strike
2 90 Fastball (Four-seam) Called Strike
3 80 Splitter Called Strike
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The funny thing was that he stood there and argued with the ump as if all three pitches weren't right down the middle. The crowd was spitting fire at that point. I think I insulted his mother but I can't be sure.