Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman received criticism on Tuesday night for his actions following a hit.
In the first inning of Game 6 against the Nationals, Bregman hit a home run to give his team a 2-1 advantage.
He then proceeded to carry his bat all the way to first base, which goes against the unwritten rules of the sport.
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Following the game, Bregman met with reporters and apologized for his transgression.
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As he explained, he was essentially caught up in the moment and that this move went against everything that he has been taught.
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