Braves pitcher Mahle swears after Dubón defensive error eliminates team

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle was caught on live television using profanity after shortstop Mauricio Dubón's error allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the game in the second inning of their playoff elimination.

Tyler Mahle of the Atlanta Braves was caught on live television swearing after a defensive error in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. Shortstop Mauricio Dubón allowed a pop fly hit by Max Muncy to deflect off his glove and fall to the grass in shallow left-center field at Truist Park. The error allowed Shohei Ohtani, who was on third base, to score and tie the game at 1–1.

Mahle, who pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed just one earned run on three hits while striking out four, visibly expressed his frustration as he returned to the mound. The Dodgers went on to win 4–1, eliminating the Braves from the playoffs and advancing to their third consecutive National League Championship Series.

How it is being reported

• Atlanta Braves pitcher unleashes foul-mouthed tirade at teammates over humiliating playoff blunderAtlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle said exactly what was on the minds of team fans during Wednesday's season-ending collapse against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Oct, 16:14
• Braves pitcher unleashes NSFW reaction to defensive meltdown against DodgersBraves pitcher Tyler Mahle was caught dropping an angry F-bomb on live TV after Mauricio Dubón's costly error allowed Shohei Ohtani to score in NLDS Game 4.New York Post · 8 Oct, 02:37

In this story: Tyler Mahle · Mauricio Dubón · Shohei Ohtani · Max Muncy · Atlanta Braves · Los Angeles Dodgers · Truist Park

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