The Astros lost to the Mariners 5–1 on Thursday night and one moment from late in the game had Major League Baseball fans rightfully upset at one of Houston’s players after he got away with a dirty play that could have led to an injury.
Astros center fielder Chas McCormick tried to beat out a ground ball in the bottom of the ninth inning but when he realized he wouldn’t be able to, he took a swipe at Ty France’s left arm in a move that was both illegal and dangerous.
McCormick didn’t face any punishment for this but MLB should do something about it:
Chas McCormick, A-Rod Slap Variant pic.twitter.com/fdJvHVcZFt
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) July 7, 2023
That's just not cool at all.
MLB fans agreed:
What a loser. What’s the game plan here… he drops the ball, you’re safe, and then they review it and see your ass interfering with his catch? I swear some guys who wear the Stros uni just got cheating in their DNA they can’t help themselves https://t.co/KikYVx7FEh
— Derek (kraken off-szn) (@passthekrak) July 7, 2023
Absolutely unacceptable here from McCormick. Should be a fine and or suspension. Garbage. https://t.co/X3KOb69fDX
— Curt Nelson (@Nelson_Hitting) July 7, 2023
Not sure I am quite there yet, but I am very close to hating the Astros more than I hate the Yankees. That threshold will be crossed someday, perhaps this weekend even https://t.co/U19DNA675k
— David Watkins (@djw172) July 7, 2023
Doesn’t get much more intentional than this. #Trashstros https://t.co/SVr9B7p5P4
— DP_of_the_SEA (@Pietro88Di) July 7, 2023
Bush league play that could have resulted in an injury. https://t.co/FebsEU4fJb
— Pete 😸 (@PeteWestPark) July 7, 2023
What is Chas McCormick doing here??? pic.twitter.com/TBVD0YNkH5
— Mariner Muse (@MarinerMuse) July 7, 2023
I want to be clear… Chas McCormick should be in prison for this https://t.co/7ULFwq6AJf
— Trident True (@TridentTruee) July 7, 2023
