After facing each other for years, Felix Hernandez and Adrian Beltre have developed a competitive friendship. So when Hernandez absolutely fooled Belte on a strikeout, he made sure to laugh at his friend’s expense.
During Tuesday’s game against the Texas Rangers, Hernandez absolutely fooled Beltre with a curveball and generated an ugly swing for strike three. Beltre immediately looked and smiled at Hernandez when he saw his friend’s reaction.
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The 32-year-old pitcher nearly fell over laughing, bending down to his knees laughing. He then stood up and smiled, directing Beltre to go back to the dugout.
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Needless to say, the two veterans have a healthy, competitive friendship. In 59 career at-bats against one another, Beltre has 10 strikeouts. Needless to say, we know who has bragging rights in this friendship.