Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday night in Kansas City featured enough drama between the Yankees and Royals in a close ballgame that had fans watching from their seats.
Legendary broadcaster Bob Costas thought it was a good time to feature actor Kevin Bacon.
Baseball fans weren't necessarily thrilled.
In the top of the 9th inning, with the Yankees trailing by two runs, Kostas began comparing the life of Yankees manager Aaron Boone to a game in the movie “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'' on TBS' live broadcast. In that sense, captains come from a long line of baseball players and coaches, and they haven't become much more isolated from most MLB teams over the past half-century or so.
This discussion came at an interesting time, with outfielder Alex Verdugo out and the Yankees looking to mount an insurance run in a potentially decisive game, which the Yankees ultimately won 3-1. did.
Fans on social media, who have had a lot to say about Kostas throughout the series due to his talkative style, were less than happy with his Boone story.
“In the bottom of the ninth inning of an elimination game, Bob Costas explains to America how to face Kevin Bacon six times,” WFAN host Sean Morash wrote on X.
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“I still don't understand why Bob entertained us with that unforgettable 'Kevin Bacon sixth order, only now he's talking about Aaron Boone' soliloquy,” Sportico reporter Anthony・Crupi writes.
One fan was apparently praying that the Yankees would be on another network for the ALCS, but the series will still be aired on TBS.
“For the love of Christ, come back to Fox next week as Bob Costas rants about Kevin Bacon,” they wrote.
“It's on par with almost every cooking recipe on the internet,” chimed in another user.
Others spoke more highly of Kostas.
“I love him on the mic, probably because of the nostalgia of his youth. I also love the history and connection to the game he provides,” one person wrote.
YES Network announcer Michael Kay said on ESPN radio before Game 4. He also strongly defended Mr. Costas, who has called major sports matches for decades.
“Bob Costas is one of the greatest sportscasters who ever lived. Okay? Now, if you listen to Bob Costas call at a baseball game, you'll know he used to be a backup in baseball. . [Vin] Scully, and he took over the number one job. [on NBC]said Kay.
“If you ask him how he called his fights back then, he called them the same way he calls them now. He's modest. He's kind of teaching you as he goes along. All that. The industry has changed, too. But to see young people on social media eviscerating a broadcasting god and saying, “You know, I don't like the cut of his jib, but he stinks.'' You can. You are losing your mind! ”
