Kyle Schwarber’s sarcasm further endears him to Red Sox fans at first base (Video)

Kyle Schwarber is known more for his bat than his glove, but that doesn’t mean he can’t respect a good, ol’ fashion first-base putout.

After making a tough error in the previous inning, Schwarber celebrated a routine play with a sarcastic fist pump and hat tip to the Fenway Park crowd. It’s officially the playoffs in Boston.

Schwarber was acquired solely for his bat, rather than his glove. The former Chicago Cub and Washington National has a huge power bat, and was on fire when the Red Sox acquired him.

Not to mention, Schwarber’s postseason experience made him a fan favorite in Chicago.

Red Sox and Rays battling in ALDS

After beating the rival New York Yankees in the Wild Card game, the Red Sox reward was a trip to Tampa Bay to face the best team in the American League, at least record-wise.

Boston has grown quite familiar with Tampa over the years, making this an intriguing series to watch. The two sides split both games at Tropicana Field, and head to Fenway in a heated battle for playoff survival.

The Rays, meanwhile, are trying to avenge a World Series defeat at the hands of the Dodgers in 2020. Tampa must prove that the shortened 60-game season last year wasn’t a fluke, which will be easier said than done with the Red Sox, Astros and White Sox in the way.