Los Angeles Angels pitcher Matt Shoemaker took a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. The 27-year-old rookie ended up allowing just one hit in 7 2/3 innings of work to pick up his 12th win of the season. That lone hit was a double by Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks.
While Shoemaker was still seven long outs from completing the no-no, his wife Danielle was clearly thinking about it. Her reaction to Middlebrooks’ double was hilarious. Deadspin shared it with us after Danielle deleted it:
Naturally, Danielle caught a Twitter earful (eyeful?) from a bunch of salty Boston fans.
Wow social media is harsh. It was all in good fun @middlebrooks. Didn't know a little joke would upset so many people!
— Danielle Shoemaker (@DanielleMShoe) August 22, 2014
So you ARE more than just a trophy husband amazing game tonight my husband @MattShoemaker33
— Danielle Shoemaker (@DanielleMShoe) August 22, 2014
I’m sure Middlebrooks wasn’t offended. Have you ever been golfing with your buddy and called him an a–hole after he bombed a drive down the middle of the fairway? Do you really think he’s an a–hole? Probably not.
Mrs. Shoemaker seems like a funny lady.
