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Chris Young accidentally hits umpire with bat, hugs away the ouch

Chris Young hugs umpire after hitting him with bat

During Tuesday's Yankees-Rays game, Chris Young just missed hitting a fastball from Tampa Bay starter Jake Odorizzi. The outfielder whipped his bat around in frustration, but while doing so, hit home-plate umpire Rob Drake. Drake was not happy.

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Realizing what he'd done, Young immediately checked to make sure Drake was OK with a quick tap on the back.

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And then, finally, he came in for a nice, long embrace.

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Hugs, man. They make everything better.

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