Carlos Rodon: Yankees ace overwhelmed after receiving a standing ovation from fans, says it was 'nice'

New York Yankees ace Carlos Rodon finally found his rhythm and delivered an outstanding performance against the New York Mets.

This put an end to his rough start with the team. After enduring three challenging outings and facing criticism from fans, Rodon entered Wednesday's game determined to prove himself.

The ovation he received from the fans when he walked off the mound left the $162 million star overwhelmed. After facing initial skepticism, the response from the Yankees faithful undoubtedly boosted Rodon's confidence.

He expressed his gratitude to the supporters after the game:

"It was nice. It was nice to hear the fans happy with the performance."

Rodon pitched 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, leading the Yankees to a crucial 3-1 victory against the Mets in front of a sold-out crowd of 46,761.

The atmosphere was electric, and emotions ran high as Rodon successfully navigated through some challenging situations.

Carlos Rodon had previously ticked off the fans

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Carlos Rodon previously struggled against the Los Angeles Angels, leading to a chorus of boos from fans as he left the field.

While getting booed is never easy for any athlete, it's crucial to handle such situations with composure and professionalism. However, Rodon's response took a defiant twist as he blew a kiss in the direction of the dissatisfied crowd, which was caught on camera.

This obviously did not ingratiate Rodon with the fans and there were some concerns about a potential rift forming. Luckily, with his performance against the Mets, there is a good chance it will all blow over.