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MLB Twitter reacts to Senator Ted Cruz being booed by New York Yankees fans during ALCS

Championship Series - Houston Astros v New York Yankees - Game Four Texas Senator Ted Cruz made the trip to watch game four of the ALCS and fans did not go easy on him. Cruz is a fan and was wearing their gear throughout the game. Unsurprisingly, this did not endear him to the Yankee faithful. Politicians are, of course, no strangers to criticism, even the criticism that angry and disappointed sports fans can come up with. If the Yankees were not on the verge of being swept, the reaction may not have been this visceral. However, politics and sports are two things people muster the most passion for. Combining the two will almost always lead to an extreme reaction one way or the other. Hunter Walker provided a video of the crowd's reaction as Ted Cruz left his seat. got one fan and a lot of boos while leaving a tied game in the top of the sixth inning. got one fan and a lot of boos while leaving a tied game in the top of the sixth inning. It is important to note that the caption on the tweet from Hunter Walker is incorrect and Ted Cruz did not leave the game early. Being a fan of the visiting team, especially in the playoffs, can lead to some light-hearted taunts and jabs. Being one of the most recognizable politicians in the country escalates the situation. It’s why I love NY It’s why I love NY He's lucky he didn't get worse He's lucky he didn't get worse When opportunity presented itself, these fans were ready. Brutal! When opportunity presented itself, these fans were ready. Brutal! The reaction to the incident on Twitter speaks to how passionate fans can be. Reactions from other teams' fans around the made it feel like this could have happened at any stadium. None of us Astros fans claim or even accept him None of us Astros fans claim or even accept him He’d better not try showing his face in Philly. He’d better not try showing his face in Philly. Sometimes I actually like Yankee fans. Sometimes I actually like Yankee fans. Ted Cruz seemed to be largely unaffected by the jeers from the crowd, smiling and waving the whole time. He and the Houston Astros did get the last laugh after the game, given they won the series in four games. New York Yankees fans likely would have let him hear it even more had they won the game. Waving like he’s being praised instead of booed at Waving like he’s being praised instead of booed at He still gets to watch more baseball games.. He still gets to watch more baseball games.. Ted Cruz even commented on the moment himself, and he had a pretty good response. "My only answer to that is scoreboard" -- Ted Cruz on getting jeered at the Yankees game"My only answer to that is scoreboard" -- Ted Cruz on getting jeered at the Yankees game Watching a playoff game at Yankee Stadium is an extremely memorable experience, and passionate New York Yankees fans are a big part of that.

Ted Cruz got to see his Astros defeat the New York Yankees in the ALCS

Championship Series - Houston Astros v New York Yankees - Game Four The New York Yankees are one of the largest and most popular franchises in all professional sports. If given the opportunity, there aren't many who would turn down watching their team play at Yankee Stadium, even if they are famously cheering for the visiting team. Cruz was able to watch his team win the ALCS in hostile territory at Yankee Stadium. Watching your team win is the best thing in sports, even when having to deal with opposing fans taunts. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found