Commentator Bob Costas shuffled his Biebers in Game 2 of the New York Yankees’ series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday afternoon.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Costas called out Cleveland Shane Bieber pitcher Justin Bieber after throwing a pitch.
“Justin Bieber just threw his 84th pitch,” Costas said.
About 10 seconds and a pitch later, Costas realized his mistake, saying, “Did I really call Shane Bieber Justin Bieber?”
“I swore it wouldn’t happen. I’m sure this isn’t the first time this has happened in his life.
In fact, this isn’t the first time this has happened, which Shane and Justin have already made fun of.
Years ago, Justin was seen wearing an Indians jersey that had “not Shane Bieber” written on the back. The jersey also had Shane Bieber’s actual number. 57
Shane Bieber also starred in a jersey that said “not Justin” on the back, as the two seemed to have a good laugh at the situation.
The two Biebs were first linked in early August after Topps accidentally called Shane “Justin” on his baseball card.
Getting into the joke, Justin, 25, took to Twitter and said: “I feel like we have a special connection.”
In actual game terms, Bieber pitched five and two-thirds innings before being substituted. He struck out seven batters and gave up a two-run homer to Giancarlo Stanton.
In actual game terms, Bieber pitched five and two-thirds innings before being substituted. He struck out seven batters and gave up a two-run homer to Giancarlo Stanton.
Receiver Austin Hedges settled into the low outside corner, but Shane Bieber let in a 93 fastball. Stanton drove him into the opposite field and into the right field seats for his 10th home run in 20 games. post-season.
Two years ago, Bieber allowed a two-run homer in the first to judge in the season opener, a 12-3 Yankees victory.
The teams will face off again on Saturday following today’s victory by Cleveland.
