Embattled umpire Angel Hernandez has at least one supporter in his corner. Red Sox starter Rick Porcello defended Hernandez Tuesday night after Porcello’s New York counterpart, C.C. Sabathia, said he was “terrible behind the plate” during the Yankees’ season-ending defeat.
Sabathia, who left Game 4 after giving up three runs in three innings, told reporters postgame that Hernandez is a “bad umpire” who “shouldn’t be anywhere near these playoff games.”
The lefthander noted he wasn’t the only one who felt that way.
“Ask the Red Sox,” he said.
Rick Porcello wasn’t having this.