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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Trevor Bauer Supports Yermín Mercedes, Batters Swinging On 3-0 In Blowouts
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Dodgers News: Trevor Bauer Supports Yermín Mercedes, Batters Swinging On 3-0 In Blowouts

Matt Borelli
May 20, 2021
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Yermín Mercedes
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One of the biggest topics in Major League Baseball this week has been Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa condemning his own player, Yermín Mercedes, for hitting a home run on a 3-0 count during a 16-4 blowout win over the Minnesota Twins.

The rookie’s homer came in the top of the ninth with two outs and the White Sox already holding an 11-run lead. La Russa after the game opined Mercedes made a mistake by swinging and that he would face consequences for breaking one of baseball’s unwritten rules.

Mercedes was back in the lineup on Tuesday and faced retaliation, as Twins reliever Tyler Duffey threw a fastball behind him. La Russa later stated he didn’t have a problem with how the club handled it.

Many players around the league have given their take on the drama surrounding the White Sox, including Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer, who explained he wouldn’t be opposed to players swinging in a similar situation against him:

Dear hitters: If you hit a 3-0 homer off me, I will not consider it a crime.

Dear people who are still mad about a hitter hitting: kindly get out of the game.

Can’t believe we’re still talking about 3-0 swings. If you don’t like it, managers or pitchers, just be better.

— Trevor Bauer (トレバー・バウアー) (@BauerOutage) May 18, 2021

Bauer is one of the league’s most outspoken players and often shares his opinions on controversial subjects surrounding the sport. He previously has spoken in favor of players flipping their bat after hitting a home run and criticized those who are against it.

However, where Bauer drew a line was with San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. appearing to peek in on the signs before a pitch.

Dodgers push Bauer back to Giants series

After Bauer tied a season high with 113 pitches in his last start against the Miami Marlins, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the club is pushing back Bauer to start this weekend against the San Francisco Giants.

The right-hander has made it clear he prefers pitching every four days — much less on extra rest — but the change would allow the Dodgers to start Bauer, Walker Buehler and Julio Urias for the series against the National League West-leading Giants.

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ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
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