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Louisville slugger Dylan Hoy became Enemy No. 1 for Clemson during a Saturday afternoon baseball matchup. The infielder disrespectfully taunted Tiger players after smacking a solo home run in a come-from-behind win.
That trash talk came after he took a very lengthy moment to gaze at his mammoth shot as it sailed over the right field wall. He wanted all the smoke!
The Cardinals landed a 7-6 victory over the Tigers, bringing them back to .500 in ACC play ahead of Sunday’s series rubber match. That win came in comeback fashion as the Cards trailed 5-2 heading into the seventh inning of play.
Enter Dylan Hoy.
The third baseman stepped up to this dish with no one on and no one out, and quickly sent a 3-2 delivery from Clemson pitcher Nick Clayton sailing over the outfield fence.
Not only did he watch the no-doubter leave the yard from his initial position in the batter’s box, but he then personally trash talked Tiger players as he rounded the bases.
B7 | GONE‼️ @DyalnHoy into the trees‼️
📺 ACCNX#GoCards pic.twitter.com/oAqS67qEpy
— Louisville Baseball (@LouisvilleBSB) April 27, 2024
The disrespect!
It took him about 30 seconds to touch home plate after making that initial contact.
You can see Hoy begging for a reaction as he chirped each infielder individually before signaling to the Clemson dugout upon rounding third base. To keep tensions from rising too high, the umpiring crew took a moment to speak with the Louisville bench after the fact.
The Cardinals will gladly take the slap on the wrist for Dylan Hoy’s antics. The home run would spark a comeback with Louisville tacking on two more runs later in the inning before taking the lead for good in the following frame.