Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers player Teoscar Hernandez hit a key home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in a playoff game. Afterward, there was controversy on social media over whether another Dodgers player, Andy Pages, helped Hernandez by signaling the pitches. Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm responded to these accusations online, disagreeing with analyst Ben Verlander about pitch-tipping.
Key Facts
- Teoscar Hernandez from the Dodgers hit a three-run home run off Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm during a playoff game.
- The Dodgers were losing 3-0 but managed to come back and win by scoring five runs.
- A video suggested Andy Pages, a Dodgers player, might have signaled pitches to Hernandez.
- Pitcher Matt Strahm denied any pitch-tipping and responded to commentator Ben Verlander on social media.
- Hernandez claimed he anticipated Strahm's pitch by watching videos, not through signals.
- The controversy revolved around accusations of pitch-tipping, a practice where players try to predict which pitch will be thrown next.
