He was NOT happy about the Yankees getting hit by pitches.
Alex Verdugo is out here protecting his teammates from the dugout … or perhaps he was having a little fun based on the smile he had after what he appeared to yell?
The New York Yankees had a rough night against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday despite winning. Aaron Judge got hit by a pitch that could have been much worse for him, and then Gleyber Torres got hit as well.
Per lip-readers, they think Verdugo yelled this: “Just me and you, and after I’m done with you, I’m gonna [expletive] that guy up.”
No word on who that last part was pointed at, but Verdugo was ready to throw down:
Gleyber Torres got hit in the hand during this AB.
Alex Verdugo: "Just me and you… and after I'm done with you, I'm gonna f*** that guy up”
Legend. #Yankees pic.twitter.com/UEahqu1MJe
— Sam Luckini (@SamLuckiniESM) June 19, 2024
