New York Yankees pitcher Fernando Cruz was the star of the show in the 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in the second game of the Wild Card. His effusive celebration after getting out of a tough situation in the seventh inning sparked divided comments among fans and pundits.
Ben Verlander, brother of star pitcher Justin Verlander, defended Cruz on social media.
Ben Verlander’s endorsement
“A lot of people laugh at him for getting so excited to get out of that seventh inning, but he came in with runners on first and second with no outs in a playoff game, and he got it done. If his excitement bothers you, that’s your problem,” he wrote.
Aaron Judge also weighed in
Yankees captain Aaron Judge also came to the reliever’s defense. “There’s passion in how he does his job and this time it overflowed a little bit. I’m happy that he finished his performance at that moment,” he said, valuing Cruz’s intensity.
The situation was critical: after losing the first game 3-1, the Yankees were on the verge of early elimination. However, in the second game they managed to turn things around with a 4-3 victory, forcing a decisive third game.
Everything will be decided in Game 3
Thanks to a collective effort and Cruz’s coolness in the most difficult moment, New York keeps its postseason hopes alive. Now, everything will be decided in Game 3 against Boston, where the tension promises to be at its highest.
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