Ex-Cubs Veteran Calls out Crowd for Joshua Baez’s Standing Ovation
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Baez made history by hitting three home runs in his MLB debut against the Chicago Cubs, the first player ever to achieve this feat.
- Despite Baez's performance coming against their team, Cubs fans at Wrigley Field gave him a standing ovation, appreciating the rare baseball milestone.
- Former Cubs player Justin Turner criticized the fans for applauding Baez, referencing a previous incident where the Cardinals intentionally walked Michael Busch to prevent him from hitting for the cycle.
- The article highlights that the two situations are different: Busch's near-cycle occurred in a meaningless late-season game, while Baez's historic debut was a significant moment appreciated by fans.
- Overall, Cubs fans showed respect for witnessing a unique baseball event, despite it benefiting their rivals, the Cardinals.
