Chicago Cubs rookie standout David Bote is apologizing for something he probably has no need to apologize for.
Bote hit a dramatic walk-off grand slam against the Washington Nationals on Sunday night, turning what looked like a 3-0 defeat into a 4-3 win with one swing of the bat. He flipped that bat after making contact, which he said Monday was done in the heat of the moment and meant no harm by.
"I didn't even realize I did it until I saw it on the replay … I meant no disrespect by any means. It was the heat of the moment."
— #Cubs' David Bote on his bat flip
— 670 The Score (@670TheScore) August 13, 2018
Bote has absolutely nothing to apologize for here. It’s probably the most dramatic home run he will hit in his life, and anyone who thought he was being disrespectful should settle down. He should take a few cues from one of his peers about not being sorry.
