Trent Thornton, a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, showed his frustration during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field. After being removed by manager Craig Counsell in the fifth inning due to poor performance, Thornton entered the dugout, flung his glove onto the bench, and let out an angry scream that quickly spread online.
The video clip captured his intense reaction, which became a hot topic on social media. Despite this attention, the Cubs struggled overall in the game, losing 9-5.
Thornton had started strong earlier in the game, pitching well in the fourth inning and part of the fifth. However, after allowing multiple hits and walks, Counsell decided to take him out. This led to Thornton’s emotional outburst.
Ryan Rolison came in to pitch after Thornton’s exit and managed to prevent further scoring in that inning. Despite this, the Brewers added more runs later in the game, leading to a final score of 9-5. The Cubs’ offense also struggled, scoring only six hits over the last seven innings.
This season, Thornton has been a reliable pitcher for the Cubs with a solid ERA and three saves. However, this tough inning clearly affected him, as the loss dropped the Cubs’ record to 78-62.