Mike Krukow, the broadcaster, had high praise for Camilo Doval’s display of frustration during the Giants’ win over the Los Angeles Angels. Despite struggling this season, Doval took out his anger on a cooler in the dugout after a rough outing. Krukow had no issue with Doval’s actions and believed it was important to let out steam and move on from a frustrating performance.
Doval quickly redeemed himself by recording a save in the Giants’ next game against the Chicago Cubs. His ability to bounce back from his emotional outburst impressed many, including Krukow. The broadcaster acknowledged that sometimes, a player needs to release their frustrations in order to refocus and perform at a high level.
Krukow’s support for Doval’s display of emotion highlights the importance of mental toughness in professional sports. It is not uncommon for players to struggle with negative emotions and Krukow believes that letting out anger can be a productive way to reset and move past a negative experience. In Doval’s case, his outburst seemed to fuel his determination to succeed as he bounced back with a strong performance in his next outing.