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Espada on fan boos after Game 1 loss
Astros manager Joe Espada says he understands fans who booed his team in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series.
In brief
Astros manager Joe Espada says he understands fans who booed his team in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. Astros manager Joe Espada acknowledges fan frustration after Game 1 loss with boos but emphasizes player-fan connection. Originally reported by Mlb.
Joe Espada on fan boos
Astros manager Joe Espada said he understands fans who showered his team with loud boos at different points in Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series.
Players and fans share emotions
Espada said players and fans have the right to show emotions, but players love fans and they need the energy from fans to compete.
Boos targeted specific players
Astros fans booed reliever Bryan King after he allowed all five batters to reach in the second inning and left-hander Bennett Sousa heard boos for wild pitches in the seventh.
Players spoke out against boos
Christian Walker and Yordan Alvarez said they were frustrated but expected crowd reactions during the game.
Houston’s playoff struggles
Houston hasn’t won a home playoff game since Game 1 of the 2023 AL Division Series and lost all four home games in the 2023 AL Championship Series.
Small crowd at Daikin Park
Tuesday’s crowd of 34,011 was one of the smallest home crowds during nine playoff appearances in ten seasons.
The bottom line
Astros manager Joe Espada acknowledges fan frustration after Game 1 loss with boos but emphasizes player-fan connection.
