“He purposely gave up”: Fans claim Kyle Schwarber has convinced everyone about Home Rub Derby being fixed
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Kyle Schwarber
Kyle Schwarber currently leads the MLB with 29 home runs registered against his name, yet has managed to convince majority of MLB fans that he did not try his best. Moreover, he was matched up with St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols in the first round of Monday’s showdown.
To being with Kyle Schwarber struck only 13 homers of his own. It seemed like the Phillips outfielder never caught his rhythm during his time at the plate and consistently struggled to make a large impact. This was followed by Pujols hitting seven more bombs during his ‘swing off’ period, in reply to which Kyle belted only six, eventually lost 19-20.
MLB Fans convinced Kyle Schwarber gave up in Home Rub Derby
Interestingly to those who don’t know, if Kyle Schwarber had finished with 20, it would’ve forced a sudden death tiebreaker with Pujols. Furthermore, the reason why MLB fans are criticizing Kyle Schwarber and are throwing such serious allegations is because of the underdog’s winning result was significant for bettors in many ways.
Well it is not the first time MLB fans might have witnessed a fix, if it was to be that case in this matter. Modern-day MLB fans did witness Chan Ho Park groove a fastball to Cal Ripken Jr. in his final All-Star Game back in But the more important question is if Kyle Schwarber really did tank his round to help Pujols have some more time in the sun? Hopefully the concerned player comes to answer to these allegations directly.
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There is no denying that sports betting is a part of the baseball industry and has been for many decades. The precise rule book states that a pitch cannot be made until a ball has landed, yet on multiple instances pitches were being made with balls still in the air.
An umpire can be seen often holding his hand up to signal “stop” to the pitcher, only for the pitcher to throw the pitch regardless of the signs. Will this be investigated further in the coming days? Hopefully we’ll know sooner rather than later.
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Yagya Bhargava
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