Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal had a rough game during the Dodgers 4-0 Game 3 loss to the Brewers. So rough that the home crowd booed their starting catcher and even starting chanting for the backup.
Via Los Angeles Times:
The Dodgers catcher committed his third passed ball in two starts, and he failed to corral a wild pitch that caromed away from him as a run scored.
He also struck out three times, twice when even a fly ball would have scored a run.
Boos rained down upon Grandal.
So did a brief chant of “We Want Austin,” a popular demand for backup catcher Austin Barnes.
Grandal’s rough start earned him a seat on the bench. After the game Dave Roberts said that Austing Barnes would get the start for Game 4.
Grandal also spoke with the media and had a different perspective about his performance in Game 3.
Yasmani Grandal on criticism over his performance during the NLCS: “I value my opinion way over everyone else. That’s what keeps me sane.” https://t.co/pvPfpzsIyy pic.twitter.com/4yLPtvcd1x
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