Hamilton later admitted it was frustration, not intent, that fueled the awkward moment. "He just wasn't running," he said, brushing it off like a pitch that got away.
"It was tough, but I think it was something that the organization needed to do. It's a business decision. I told y'all I love the game, it's just the business of it is what it is and sometimes it's tough and sometimes it's not what you want or expect."