
Genesis Cabrera plunks Bryce Harper
Relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera faced scrutiny early in the 2021 season due to some wild pitching.
Cabrera and the Cardinals got a lot of heat for a 97-mph pitch that hit Philadelphia superstar Bryce Harper during the April 28 game. Cabrera was visibly upset with what happened.
The biggest W tonight. 👏
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Thankfully, Harper chilled the heat despite manager Joe Girardi trying to add gas to flames.
On the next pitch, Cabrera threw a 94 mph fastball to the ribs of Didi Gregorious. Girardi was ejected from the game for arguing with home plate umpire Chris Segal.
After the game, Cabrera was deeply apologetic wishing a speedy recovery and all the best to Harper.
The entire Cardinals pitching staff had trouble with hitting batters in 2021. The team had 85 total hits batsmen. Cabrera ended the season with 5.