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Cleveland Infielder Yu Chang Subjected to Racist Social Media Posts Following Error

Cleveland infielder Yu Chang was the victim of several instances of anti-Asian racism on social media after committing an error in the White Sox's 4-3 walk-off victory over Cleveland on Monday.

With runners at first and second and the score tied at 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Chang fielded a slow-rolling ground ball at first. Instead of going to first base for the easy second out, Chang threw to second hoping to start an inning-ending double play. However, his throw hit White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal in the helmet and caromed across the field, allowing the winning run to score for Chicago.