Chang receives racist messages after committing error in Indians' loss
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Cleveland Indians infielder Yu Chang called out those who sent him racist anti-Asian messages following Monday's loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Exercise your freedom of speech in a right way, I accept all comments, positive or negative but DEFINITELY NOT RACIST ONES.
— Yu Chang 張育成 (@YutheSouljaBoy) April 13, 2021
Thank you all and love you all💪🏽#StopAsianHate pic.twitter.com/xMaWc59wvt
With the Indians and White Sox tied at three in the bottom of the ninth inning, Chang struck Yasmani Grandal with a throw while trying to record an out at second base. The error allowed Nick Madrigal to score the game-winning run.
THAT'S ONE WAY TO GET THE W pic.twitter.com/xxw1EypMny
— White Sox Talk (@NBCSWhiteSox) April 13, 2021
Chang is a native of Taiwan. He's played parts of three big-league seasons with the Indians. This is his first year as a first baseman.