Hader receives standing ovation in 1st appearance since offensive tweets
Josh Hader was greeted by a standing ovation in his first appearance at Miller Park since his old homophobic and racist tweets resurfaced during the All-Star Game.
Rather warm reception as Hader takes the mound. pic.twitter.com/cqSUSIRIG1
— Andrew Wagner (@ByAndrewWagner) July 22, 2018
Brewers Josh Hader gets standing ovation from fans in Miller Park #LADvsMIL pic.twitter.com/oz10XWeqjt
— AwesomeSauce (@Just1nMKE) July 22, 2018
Hader apologized following the game and labeled his actions as "immature and stupid." Major League Baseball opted not to suspend Hader, but did require him to undergo sensitivity training.
Upon returning to the Brewers, Hader apologized to his teammates during a team meeting and said he was thankful for the support from the clubhouse.
"I'm grateful for having my teammates behind me and supporting me," Hader said. "I hope they know the character that I really am and the person that I truly am. I just wanted them to know that I'm sorry for what I did back in the day and the mistakes that I made."
Hader tossed two scoreless innings Saturday against the Dodgers, striking out four while allowing just one hit.