The New York Mets shortstop hit a bunt single in the bottom of the first inning of his team's 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, and promptly removed himself from the game to a chorus of boos in order to keep his 2-point lead over Ryan Braun in the NL batting race intact.
Braun, who would have either had to go 3-for-3 or 3-for-4 to edge Reyes, ended up with an 0-for-4 night instead during his Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nice try pal, but we still totally love you. Besides, at least your team is going to the playoffs. Matt Kemp was vying for the batting title as well as the NL Triple Crown a little bit ago, but he totally blew it.
Anyway, I'm not too impressed with Reyes' leaving the game early just to call himself the batting champ. Something seems super lame about that. Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson (who apparently is a bit testy on Twitter) thinks so as well:
This isn't the first time players have left their season finales early just to get the batting title: Ken Griffey Sr. did it back in 1976, Tim Raines in '86, and Bill Mueller in '03, just to name a few.
Quitters.
[New York Times]
2 comments:
I was really hoping Brauny would have a big night at the plate tonight. Too bad Reyes didn't have the balls to complete the game! He isn't even going to be in a Mets uni next season anyway.
I agree with anonymus! Why not be a team player and do what your paid to do? Play baseball! If your going to start a game, you finish it.
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