Felipe Vazquez has fun with some fans after getting the final out, a breakdown
What Happened
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vázquez takes the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning, his team leading the opposing club by two runs. The tying run is on second base and Vázquez must secure the final out to earn the save. As Vázquez delivers the pitch, a group of rowdy fans in the stands begin clapping loudly and enthusiastically, seemingly trying to distract the pitcher. Vázquez remains unfazed, focusing intently on the batter. The fans continue their antics, but their efforts prove fruitless as Vázquez strikes out the batter to end the game. Vázquez, pleased with his performance, engages the fans in a lighthearted exchange, smiling and gesturing playfully. "I saw you didn't do anything," he tells the fans, acknowledging their unsuccessful attempts to rattle him. In the aftermath, Pirates bench coach Tom Prince is seen interacting with Pirates infielder José Osuna. Prince appears to be addressing Osuna's handshake technique, telling him, "This is how you shake a hand." Osuna responds, "Give me my damn hand back," and Prince complies, releasing Osuna's hand. The video provides a glimpse into the camaraderie and competitive spirit of professional baseball. Vázquez, the game-closing pitcher, demonstrates his composure under pressure, not allowing the boisterous fans to disrupt his focus. Meanwhile, the brief encounter between Prince and Osuna highlights the attention to detail and instruction that takes place behind the scenes, as veteran coaches guide younger players on the proper way to conduct themselves on the field. This moment reflects the dynamic nature of the sport, where players and coaches navigate the high-stakes environment of a close game, while also finding opportunities for lighthearted interactions with the fans. The video offers a unique perspective on the human element of professional baseball, showcasing the personalities and interactions that often go unnoticed beyond the box score.
Full Transcript
Click timestamps to jump to that momentall right bottom nine they're down two
runs the tying run is on second bake
Vasquez for the save and these fans
decide they got to take it into their
own hands oh it worked where was that
pitch this guy will let you know if you
want to know where that pitch was it was
outside so now they're thinking okay it
worked
full count this is the final pitch let's
let's put our magic listen I'm a clap so
[ __ ] loud I'm gonna clap so [ __ ]
nut oh I'm clapping so loud I'm claps
alone oh no
struck him out game over Vasquez gets
the job done you didn't do anything
mmm-hmm I saw you didn't were there
laughs and no one say that was like a
punk move he was just having fun with
fans that's what you want as an
experience and check out this extra
scene here
well he got Tom Prince bench coach I
believe not letting go of Polanco 's
hand I think what happened here's
Polanco gave him a bad handshake and
he's telling them this is a handshake
Webb too wet you see and Blanco says I'm
a shocking one for you give me my damn
hand back Oh Misaki one gives him his
hand back and pirates one