Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Andy Nesbitt

Bob Costas Blasted By MLB Fans Over Weird Call of Royals' Key Double Play vs. Yankees

Bob Costas Royals Yankees MLB Yankee Giancarlo Stanton
The Royals evened up their series vs. the Yankees with a 4-2 in Game 2 on Monday night. | @TBS

The Royals were able to get a huge 4-2 win over the Yankees on Monday night to even their series as it shifts to Kansas City for the next two games.

The Royals did all their damage in the fourth inning, scoring all four runs against Yankees starter Carlos Rodon. They were then able to hold off the Yankees the rest of the way to secure the victory.

One of the biggest plays came in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Royals were able to end it by turning a clutch double play on a ball hit to short by Giancarlo Stanton.

Bob Costas has been working this series for TBS and his call of this big play left a lot to be desired:

Stanton has battled some injuries but it felt like that call should have been a little more fired up while commending the Royals for making it happen.

Fans were not impressed:

More From Around MLB


This article was originally published on www.si.com as Bob Costas Blasted By MLB Fans Over Weird Call of Royals' Key Double Play vs. Yankees.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
“He was not happy about the situation…”: Neil Finn talks Fleetwood Mac and stepping into Lyndsey Buckingham’s shoes
Plus the one Fleetwood Mac classic that the Crowded House frontman couldn’t play…
MusicRadar
MusicRadar
Lisa Marie Presley claims Michael Jackson was 'still a virgin' when they first met
Michael Jackson was a virgin when he met Lisa Marie Presley, according to a brand new memoir by the late singer.
BANG Premier
BANG Premier
Rises in life expectancy have slowed dramatically, analysis finds
Rapid rises achieved in 20th century have slowed significantly, with life expectancy in the US falling
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Still with the Tony Soprano memes? Young audiences are watching the series with fresh eyes
HBO’s latest crime drama The Penguin came with a flood of memes on TikTok, X and Instagram. They compare actor Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot to James Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano.
The Conversation
The Conversation
This four-cheese pasta is Italy’s answer to macaroni and cheese
Rich and creamy pasta ai quattro formaggi is the Italian equivalent of American mac and cheese
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
The messy money lessons we give kids
Avoiding financial discussions leaves children to draw their own conclusions, likely from incomplete information
Salon
Salon
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play