LOS ANGELES — After the longest World Series game of all time went to 18 innings Friday night/Saturday morning, Game 4 was just crazy enough to follow up.
The teams traded leads and had their fair share of big moments.
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But the game ended as Rafael Devers threw out Manny Machado as he strode -- blowing a bubble -- to first base.
The question that remained Sunday morning was whether Machado had intentionally clipped the Sox first baseman Steve Pearce's heel as he ran through the base.
Don’t let tonight’s win distract you from the fact Manny Machado is a scumbag pic.twitter.com/elszAzl5bt
— Sox Lunch (@Soxlunch) October 28, 2018
Sox Fans were quick to condemn the action as yet another of a 'dirty player's' shenanigans. But Machado adamantly denies doing it on purpose.
Manny Machado says he didn’t mean to spike Steve Pearce at the end of Game 4https://t.co/Y1yFmXJQ4e pic.twitter.com/KpCPiaefZG
— Boston.com Red Sox News (@BDCSox) October 28, 2018
The Internet was quick to weigh in Machado's actions -- particularly given his history with the Sox.
Manny Machado isn’t my cup of tea
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) October 28, 2018
But many wondered how much effort the Dodgers' slugger was giving, as he was clearly blowing a bubble with his gum as he approached first base.
World Series. Game 4. Game on the line.
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 28, 2018
Manny Machado is blowing bubbles. pic.twitter.com/5spBqoLDfo
Either way, many Sox fans are simply further convinced of their opinion of Machado -- which we'll just let them voice.
What do Red Sox fans think of Manny Machado? https://t.co/LO6jjvYNn0 pic.twitter.com/bM4PQzPtnb
— L.A. Times Sports (@latimessports) October 23, 2018
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