Justin Verlander has a strange way of endearing himself to White Sox fans. After taking issue with Tim Anderson‘s aggressive baserunning on Friday night, Verlander had a message for hecklers behind the Astro’s dugout.
This lady has been taunting Justin Verlander and astros saying “they suck” and Justin Verlander held up signs that said “no, you suck”😂 @blummer27 @JustinVerlander @JuliaMorales pic.twitter.com/IaRVmdn4BN
— Jaydo (@jacobqualls3) April 22, 2018
It’s hard to tell from the video what the signs said, but another report had Verlander’s message “suck it” not “you suck.” Verlander is known for having fun with fans and whatever his message was it seemed good natured. Apparently, Verlander lobbied on the heckler’s behalf when security arrived to discuss the barbs she was launching.
This may have been the only retribution White Sox fans felt satisfied with as the Sox were thrashed on back-to-back nights by the Stros. The Southsiders are off to a 4-13 start with a 1-8 record at home — the worst home stretch to begin a season since 1971.
