Pittsburgh Pirates' closer David Bednar faced boos from home fans, prompting teammate Rowdy Tellez to defend him, urging fans to show support. Tellez interrupted Bednar's post-game interview, emphasizing the need for better fan behavior.
Rowdy Tellez interrupted David Bednar’s postgame press conference because Pirates fans booed him during yesterday’s loss “We as a group in Pittsburgh have to be better. He’s an All-Star for a reason.” https://t.co/CyogFfTjxb
Pirates’ Rowdy Tellez defends struggling David Bednar after facing boos: ‘Don’t do that here’ https://t.co/AFn1T6d2vM https://t.co/cKeOExop1c
Struggling Pirates closer Bednar is getting booed in his hometown. His teammates aren't having it https://t.co/fJY6zYWyuy
Rowdy Tellez interrupts David Bednar post-game interview, encourages Pirates fans to ‘be better’ https://t.co/isZeXmlWGR https://t.co/j4fw3L42cI
Pirates teammate defends David Bednar after home fans boo struggling closer https://t.co/P4oGwqzt9p
Tellez rips Pirates fans for booing closer Bednar: 'We don't do that' here https://t.co/Bqv6X1bqPC
Before David Bednar spoke to reporters Rowdy Tellez stepped in and delivered a message, backing his closer: https://t.co/xbG3adewZx