New York Mets fans have fallen in love with Jefry Yan’s acrobatic celebration when he strikes out a batter in relief. However, on Saturday afternoon, Yan got too excited and performed the viral celebration too soon.
The pitch hadn’t been called strike three, but Yan was already midair in celebration. The home plate umpire thought otherwise, and Yan was forced to challenge the ball, leading to an ABS review.
Mets’ Thrilling Walk-Off Win
Despite the premature celebration, Yan made sure it didn’t come back to haunt him. Two pitches later, he got Nasim Nuñez to strike out on a slider, and this time, the celebration was worth it. The Mets were down by a run heading into the bottom of the ninth inning but managed to muster a comeback, with Francisco Lindor singling home the winning run to walk it off in the ninth.
Yan, a 29-year-old rookie, has had quite the year, which began in the minors. He has had a 1.80 ERA thus far and has become a fan favorite with his unique celebration.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
