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Jason Kipnis was none too happy with criticism from one fan on Twitter.

(Chuck Crow, The Plain Dealer)

DETROIT, Michigan -- The Indians lost a heartbreaker to the Tigers on Saturday night, their second loss in a row to Detroit. The loss drops them 5 1/2 games back of the Tigers in the Central Division.

After the game, at least one fan vented his frustration, tagging second baseman Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) in a Tweet:

And we wonder why only 9,000 people show up to Indians game in September. This team is pathetic. @Indians @TheJK_Kid — Tom Horsman (@TomHorsman) September 14, 2014

It didn't take Kipnis long to respond:

@TomHorsman Pardon my language but you're a fucking idiot.. This team competed it's ass off tonight and played a great game. — Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) September 14, 2014

Kipnis wasn't done there:

I get it..You can be frustrated. We got guys underachieving, not playing well, no ones hot and no real mashers, AND WERE STILL IN THIS THING — Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) September 14, 2014

So don't ever question this teams heart or effort.. You should want over achievers! That means they have a pulse and give a damn each game! — Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) September 14, 2014

Amen! RT“@joymama25: @TomHorsman @TheJK_Kid @Indians Tom, I'm betting Kipnis and the rest of the Tribe are more disappointed than you are.” — Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) September 14, 2014

Meanwhile, the original tweeter responded:

But he didn't find much support from other fans:

@TheJK_Kid - Right on, Jason. I'm with you guys to the end. Hang in there and keep up the good fight. #tribetown — Tribefan (@TribeCodes) September 14, 2014

@TheJK_Kid I ADORE THIS. the loss sucks but I'm with you all 162 and beyond, friend! — sportsyelling (@sportsyelling) September 14, 2014

@TheJK_Kid You tell him! 👊 We're all stickin' it out till the very end. — Morgan Feyedelem (@morgmariee) September 14, 2014

@TheJK_Kid @TomHorsman You're damn right. I'm giving you a standing ovation right now, Jason. — Laura (@core013) September 14, 2014

And in the end, we can all laugh about it:

Only way this could be more fun is if Kipnis was tweeting at Chris Assenheimer. — Monte the Color Man (@Monte_Colorman) September 14, 2014

People, people, do you need a voice of reason? #LOL — Chris AssenheimerC-T (@CAwesomeheimer) September 14, 2014