Bob Costas thinks Justin Bieber is pitching in MLB Playoffs: Best memes and Tweets

Bob Costas made the mistake we’ve all been waiting for, calling Shane Bieber Justin Bieber in Game 2 of the ALDS. These are the best social reactions.

At first, you almost couldn’t believe it. You had to think that you heard Bob Costas wrong when he said “Justin Bieber.”

Then, he said it again. And you still second guess yourself and think, “is Bob Costas right? He said it. Maybe his name is Justin and I’m the dumb one?”

But no, Bob Costas did, in fact, mix up Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shane Bieber and pop star Justin Bieber in the 6th inning of Game 2 of the ALDS game between the Guardians and New York Yankees.

https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1581004311609606144

In case you didn’t know, Costas is far from the first person to make that mistake.

The Biebers have even joked about it together:

And Justin Bieber even has a jersey that says “Not Shane Bieber” on the back.

So, yeah, let’s cut Costas some slack, yeah?

Lauren Shehadi challenged Costas and his color-commentating partner, Ron Darling, to name some Bieber songs and hilarity ensued.

Darling named, “Yummy” with almost no wait time. Bob Costas said he was… Sorry (a name of a Bieber song) about the mix-up.

As if that wasn’t funny enough, Twitter gave us some awesome social reaction.

Twitter reacts to Bob Costas confusing Shane and Justin Bieber

https://twitter.com/JoezMcfLy/status/1581001202476601346

Some suggested it was time for Costas to retire. I say he’s just getting started.

Yes, more.

What kind of fan do we think Costas is? Maybe a little more club-oriented?

Some fans hated it. Here’s some advice if you’re like this guy: Try enjoying life once in a while. Maybe he’s still mad about the strike zone.

Justin Bieber: A chart-topping, Grammy-winning, playoff MLB pitcher.