Bob Costas Calls Guardians Pitcher ‘Justin Bieber,’ Has Great Reaction initially appeared on NBC Sporting activities Chicago
Is it much too late now to say sorry?
That is what Bob Costas might have been imagining just after creating a hilarious oversight throughout the TBS broadcast of Guardians-Yankees Recreation 2 on Friday.
In the base of the sixth inning, Costas received his Biebers mixed up even though noting how numerous pitches Cleveland’s starter experienced thrown.
“Justin Bieber just threw his 84th pitch,” Costas stated.
The famous broadcaster quickly caught himself and was in utter disbelief at his gaffe.
“Trever Stephan is up…Did I truly connect with Shane Bieber ‘Justin Bieber?’ I vowed that would not materialize,” Costas reported.
“I am guaranteed it’s not the initially time it’s occurred in [Shane’s] lifetime. I question if [Justin] is watching the video game.
“Shane Bieber, girls and gentlemen.”
A amusing, nonetheless understandable blunder by Costas.
Certainly, Shane Bieber is a two-time All-Star and former Cy Young winner. But he nevertheless trails the Canadian popstar for the title of most-famed Bieber. (In scenario you might be questioning, the two are not related).
Costas was appropriate, too: It really is not the first time the mix-up has transpired.
In 2019, Shane called out Topps right after the collectibles business mistakenly referred to him as “Justin” on a baseball card.
Then, through the 2019 Players’ Weekend, Shane sported “Not Justin” as the nickname on the back again of his jersey.
Justin responded by wearing a Cleveland “Not Shane Bieber” jersey out in community.
Shane threw 5.2 innings Friday, allowing for two runs and hanging out 7, as the Guardians evened up the ALDS matchup with a 4-2 acquire above the Yankees in 10 innings.
