Chicago White Sox’s Tim Anderson, left, talks to Kansas City Royals catcher Martin Maldonado after being hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh AP
It’s possible this was an accident, but the timing of Royals starter Brad Keller hitting Chicago shortstop Tim Anderson with a pitch was notable.
In his previous at-bat in the fourth inning, Anderson hit a home run and celebrated with a big bat flip.
That may not have made Keller and the Royals happy.