In his own view, he merely uttered a catchphrase and made a harmless gesture, entirely as a joke, but he didn't expect such behavior would lead to unbearable consequences.
For the Astros, Gurriel's suspension also has a significant impact: although he did something foolish during the game, his performance on the field has been quite outstanding—
Up to this point in the playoffs, although Gurriel has no RBIs or home runs, his batting average is as high as .529, with an OPS of an astounding 1.261. He is a crucial link in the latter part of the powerful Astros lineup, playing an extremely vital lubricating role.
