It’s all going wrong for the New York Mets at the moment. They have had a torrid start to the MLB season after many expected them to be a World Series contender. 2023 has been a difficult year thus far. Most recently, the Mets, not only did they lose a crucial series against a tough opponent, but their star infielder Pete Alonso also made a base-running blunder.
The Buck Showalter-led team picked up a dominant win in the series opener against the Houston Astros. But the reigning World Series champs made a comeback and won games 2 and 3 to clinch the series. And while they lost the series, it is Alonso who has been on the radar for his mistake.
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New York Mets star Pete Alonso runs on the field while going around the bases
The Mets were in a good position to score runs early in their clash with the Houston Astros. With the bases loaded and no outs, Polar Bear had a great chance to send some runners home. Alonso got contact with the ball and put it in play, but the runner on third was out at the home plate. Then the ball was thrown to first in an attempt to get him out, but an error occurred. As the Mets’ infielder was on his way to second base, he was called out for running off of the baseline. This shut down the New York-based team’s chance of an early lead in the first inning. SNY shared a video of the incident on Twitter.
Pete Alonso has been called out after umpires ruled that he ran out of the baseline pic.twitter.com/Py9XBpLPoG
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, “Pete Alonso has been called out after umpires ruled that he ran out of the baseline”. This was a crucial play, as the Astros would score an early run and win the game from there.
Furthermore, Alonso has continued to struggle since returning from his wrist injury. His batting average has also taken a plunge as he sees difficulty in making contact. Let’s have a look at how fans have reacted to the base-running blunder.
How have fans reacted to the base-running blunder and the umpire’s call?
Most fans agreed with the call, saying that Alonso was clearly in the wrong. But some fans questioned the Astros.
Some fans were suspicious of the Astros and accused them.
so the Astros are the only team that can do this and get away with it huh?
— mb (@bakesbakedtakes) June 21, 2023
But it’s totally fine when the Astros do it.
— Robbie Skarseth (@RSkarseth) June 22, 2023
Those moments have a knack for happening in Houston lol
— Tyler Christian (@runtmc317) June 21, 2023
Other fans supported the call.
It’s the right call. Pete, what are you doing?! This team needs to lock it up. pic.twitter.com/W3rCXtCyUM
— Chris Perna (@chrispernadrums) June 21, 2023
Call was correct. Alonso was on the grass. He’s frustrated because of his weak-ass swing with bases loaded.
— LaRizzo (@Riz64) June 21, 2023
Like, can we just stop getting in our own way please!?! The Mets are certainly making it harder on themselves to win games when they keep making these mistakes on a nightly basis. https://t.co/vH3C6esGmt
— Trev (@DahhBigCat) June 21, 2023
What do you think of New York Mets star Pete Alonso being called out in this incident? Kindly share your views on the topic in the comments below!
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