According to Wittgrens other half Ashley, the pitcher has actually received death threats because the video games conclusion. The threats have even been intended at the pitchers kids, Ashley said in a current Twitter post:.

This is definitely not the very first time derogatory/threatening social networks commentary has actually been made against players this year. Back in April, Indians first baseman Yu Chang was on the receiving end of racist tweets after making an expensive mistake throughout a video game.

Going into the ninth inning, the rating was tied 4-4, but when pitcher Nick Wittgren took to the mound, things fell apart quickly and the Rays had six runs that inning. The last score was 10-5.

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Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Nick Wittgren awaits Tampa Bay Rays Ji-Man Choi to run the bases on a three-run crowning achievement in the ninth inning of a baseball video game Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak).

To be clear, the game was a routine season Friday night game and the Indians are currently still about.500.

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I do not understand what the worst part about it is– that this isnt the first time, that this wont be the last time, or that other families in sports ALSO receive these routinely.– Ashley Wittgren, MS CSCS (@ashleyecrosby) July 24, 2021.

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FOX 8 has reached out to the Indians for remark about this present occurrence, however has yet to hear back.

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