Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is facing backlash from MLB after a controversial tag on Giants player Jung Hoo Lee during a recent game. Rushing's reaction, which included muttering words perceived as offensive, has sparked debate among fans.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing is under fire from MLB over a play during Tuesdayâs game against the San Francisco Giants.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Jung Hoo Lee was sprinting home, hoping to score a run against the Dodgers in a game that was tightly contested.
Rushing, who was the starting catcher against the National League West rival, caught the relay throw and placed a tag on Lee, who ended up a bit shaken up due to the tag.
The catcher ended up looking back and muttering some words, which some MLB fans on social media thought were the words âF*** em.â
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Dalton Rushing (68) rounds the bases on a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
As a result, baseball fans attacked Rushing for his apparent dismissal of a potentially injured player. The video went viral, marking the second such event for Rushing over the past week.
However, Rushing, before Wednesdayâs game against the Giants, quelled the uproar by denying that he said what fans think that he said.
Rushing denied saying âwhat was saidâ in the media, and stated that he checked on Lee via Hyeseong Kim.
âHopefully he didnât take it the way it was put out,â Rushing said. âIâll be sure to say something to him face-to-face tomorrow, making sure heâs OK. There was nothing really directed at him. Heâs a great guy.
Dalton Rushing tagged Jung Hoo Lee as he attempted to score, leading to a controversial moment that included Rushing's muttered reaction.
Rushing is under scrutiny due to his perceived offensive comments made after tagging Lee, which were caught on social media.
Many MLB fans expressed their opinions on social media, with some interpreting Rushing's words as inappropriate.

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âI used a word, but it was not what [people thought] was said. Iâll just leave it at that.â
As a young player and one of the faces of the Dodgersâ early success, Rushing is bound to be a target for fans of teams who are actively rooting for LA to fail.
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