Ken Giles figured one knockout punch deserved another.
The Houston Astros reliever surrendered a three-run homer to Gary Sanchez in the ninth inning Tuesday night, which broke a scoreless tie, propelled the New York Yankees to victory and spoiled a spectacular outing from Justin Verlander.
So, naturally, Giles was a little upset at himself.
It's usually the just the Gatorade cooler that gets the brunt of a pitcher's anger. Not this time.
Gary Sanchez delivered the knockout punch, then Ken Giles delivered his own. pic.twitter.com/SP5MOqmPxt
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After the game, Giles owned his mistake to the Yankees catcher.