Kris Bryant’s much-anticipated Major League debut didn’t go quite how he and Cubs likely envisioned.
Sure, Bryant made this ridiculous defensive play.
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However, Bryant’s offense left a lot to be desired on Friday. Not only did Bryant go 0-4, he also struck out three times. And since the best time to overreact to anything is on a guy’s first day on the job, one person in the crowd gave Bryant a loud and blustery hot take of “YOU SUCK” after Kris struck out with two runners in scoring position during the fifth inning.
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According to the New York Daily News, Bryant stated that he only got three hours of sleep before the game so perhaps a good night’s sleep is in order.
Considering that Bryant hit .425 and racked up 9 home runs during spring training and went for .321 and three home runs in 28 at-bats for Triple-A Iowa, these 0-4 days are probably going to be rarer and rarer as Bryant gains more experience.
Or he may flame out because “Cubs.” Only time will tell!
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