Bregman hits a grand slam in game 4 of the World Series and Cole isn't amused, a breakdown

Oct 27, 2019 585.7K views 2:22
MLB 2019

What Happened

In game four of the 2019 World Series, the Houston Astros are trailing the Washington Nationals by three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Astros third baseman Alex Bregman steps to the plate with the bases loaded against Nationals reliever Fernando Rodney. Bregman works the count to 2-2 before Rodney delivers an off-speed pitch. Bregman turns on the pitch and crushes it over the wall in right field for a grand slam, giving the Astros a 7-5 lead. As Bregman rounds the bases, the camera pans to Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, who appears visibly disappointed. Cole walks over to the dugout and speaks to veteran teammate Justin Verlander, seemingly in a state of frustration. Verlander gives Cole a light-hearted slap on the back, as if trying to console or encourage him. The reason for Cole's reaction is unclear, but it appears the two pitchers may have made some kind of bet or friendly wager related to Bregman's at-bat. The grand slam by Bregman, a star player for the Astros, shifts the momentum of the game. Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle, whose brother is seen reacting emotionally in the stands, is unable to stop the Astros' rally. The Astros go on to win game four, evening the World Series at two games apiece. While Bregman's heroic grand slam is the headline-grabbing play, the curious reaction from Gerrit Cole adds an intriguing subplot to the game. Teammates and opponents alike seem curious about what could have prompted such a strong reaction from the typically stoic Cole. Was it simply the intensity of the moment, or did the two aces have a bet or understanding that led to Cole's disappointed body language? The mystery adds another layer of drama to this pivotal World Series matchup between the Astros and Nationals.

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Game four of the World Series and we've

got a three-run game in the seventh and

Rainey's in and he's going to walk

Tucker look at that 3-1 pitch I think it

was a ball called it a strike but it