Why does howard have to be a dick there?

[Cedrique]

You know if Utley didn't get picked off he would have struck out on something low and outside. So now he hits a meaningless bloop single.

 

[Caligula]

Howard hit a Lefty? Be still my beating heart.

 

[Omar 382]

I think Chase goes here and "trips" to save Howard the embarrassment.

 

[Cedrique]

Howard is just toying with him there--get's two strikes then says "ok Chase, I'll bail you out"