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Josh Hader loves living 'rent free' in minds of bitter Padres fans
Josh Hader left San Diego after a stellar 2023 campaign in his first full season with the Padres. The Houston Astros closer wasn't exactly fazed by the smattering of boos upon his return to Petco Park. "I love pitching here," Hader said after Houston's 3-2 extra innings win. "Obviously, I love the boos. Living rent-free is always a good time."
'Living rent-free is always a good time': Astros' Josh Hader enjoys boos in return to San Diego
San Diego fans let Josh Hader know exactly how they feel about his two seasons with their Padres and the closer leaving for the Astros last offseason. When Hader came out of the bullpen in the eighth inning of the Astros' 4-3 win Tuesday night,
Josh Hader ‘living rent-free,’ but some Padres ‘hoped he would give us a little more’
The irony did not seem to be lost on 44,553 at Petco Park on Tuesday night when the outfield gate swung open and Josh Hader jogged out to protect a one-run lead in the eighth inning. It was a job that Hader — on the verge of free agency — was unwilling to do for the Padres in 2023 as they sputtered toward arguably the most disappointing season in franchise history.
Josh Hader's striking admission about getting booed by Padres fans in Astros win
Josh Hader defeated his former team when the Astros picked up an extra-innings win over the Padres in San Diego.
Astros' Hader shrugs off being booed in San Diego as 'living rent-free'
Houston Astros' closer Josh Hader wasn't phased by being booed on Tuesday night by the fans who used to support him in San Diego."I love this ballpark," he told reporters postgame, including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
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Josh Hader had the most savage response to booing Padres fans in return to Petco
The Houston Astros defeated the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night thanks in part to closer Josh Hader, who shut the door and reveled in boos.
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Hader (8-7) was charged with a blown save but got the win over the Padres on Tuesday after picking up four outs and striking out two in a clean outing.
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