The situation: Cubs were down by a run against the Reds in the eighth inning on Wednesday, and there were runners on second and third. Any kind of contact had a good chance of tying the game.
The worst at-bat of 2013
Andy Lyons
The pitcher: Jonathan Broxton
The hitter: Alfonso Soriano
Why you’re reading this: @mikefluse tweeted this screenshot from his phone:
First reaction is that MLB At-Bat was hacked. Second reaction is that PITCHf/x needed to be calibrated at Great American Ballpark.
Upon further review, this actually happened.
Strike 1
Strike 2
Strike 3
The Cubs lost 1-0.
Conclusion: Alfonso Soriano does not have good plate discipline.
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