Ronald Acuna Jr. is frustrating players on both sides of the NLDS.
St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez said after his team’s 7-6 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night that he was annoyed with the way Acuna rounded the bases after a home run in the ninth inning. Martinez complained that Acuna’s style was disrespectful.
You can see video of the home run here, which made it a 7-5 game. Acuna slowed up and made a little dance move at third base, which bothered Martinez.
Atlanta got another run on a Freddie Freeman homer off Martinez, but they still came up short.
Martinez gave up all three runs and was no doubt feeling pressure, but his complaint is a common one among pitchers after getting rocked. Just ask Madison Bumgarner.
Beyond upsetting Martinez, Acuna also frustrated his own teammates with his base running earlier in the game.
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