Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa scolded rookie sensation Yermin Mercedes to reporters on Tuesday one night after the designated hitter launched a home run off Minnesota Twins position player Willians Astudillo on a 3-0 count.
La Russa said he gave Mercedes the sign to take a pitch from the Twins' utility man in the ninth inning of a 16-4 victory—only for Mercedes to launch another home run into the stands.
"He made a mistake," La Russa told reporters. "There will be a consequence he has to endure here within our family."
Scott MerkinLa Russa said he gave the take sign to Mercedes on the 3-0 pitch.