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Pedro Strop: Yasiel Puig is ‘stupid as f—‘

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Gordon Dixon | Last updated 6/29/19

Pedro Strop did not hold back when talking about Yasiel Puig following Saturday’s game that featured an incident between the two players.

During the bottom of the eighth inning of the Chicago Cubs’ 6-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, Strop hit Puig in the leg with a 3-0 pitch. Naturally, tempers flared and both dugouts emptied.

Hitting Yasiel Puig in the batter's box? Not a great idea. pic.twitter.com/IaeeuSvqy1

— FOX Sports Ohio (@FOXSportsOH) June 29, 2019

While Puig was furious after getting plunked, Strop didn’t stop with just throwing a baseball at the Reds outfielder. Strop delivered a verbal jab after game, calling Puig “stupid as f—” and repeatedly calling him stupid for threatening to come out to the mound but not actually acting on the threat.

Pedro Strop was confused as to why Yasiel Puig got angry:

“It’s no secret, he’s stupid. He’s stupid as (expletive). Nothing against him, he’s just stupid.”

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) June 29, 2019

What was Strop yelling at Puig?

Strop: "I told him, 'Why are you talking? You had a chance to just come and do whatever you need to do on the mound. Now, you're just screaming.'"

— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) June 30, 2019

Puig has gained a reputation during his career as someone who isn’t particularly liked by opposing teams. That was clearly the case on Saturday as Strop’s throwing at Puig’s leg appeared to be intentional.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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