In a thrilling game between the Cubs and Mets, Ian Happ made a crucial juggling catch and later threw out Pete Alonso at the plate to secure a 1-0 win for the Cubs. The game ended with a controversial call at home plate, where Alonso was called out after a double play. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed frustration over the call, leading to heated reactions. MLB clarified the ruling on the play, emphasizing the legality of a catcher's positioning. The Mets ultimately lost the game in a heartbreaker, affecting their wild card race.
Need a primer on #MLB's arcane plate-blocking rules? Class was in session Thursday as #Mets put on a clinic on how to handle business around the plate with two spectacular game-saving plays. No reviews or debate necessary. https://t.co/Re88IZMFCb via @Newsday
Mets-Cubs series finale came with yet another umpire controversy https://t.co/gI6IvsNYb4 https://t.co/l035c4bsKq
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LINDOR WALKS IT OFF! (via @SNYtv) https://t.co/MkasPvJPVI
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The Cubs take the lead in extras! https://t.co/5p3wd1NJMm
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As the Mets continue to fume, MLB has clarified its ruling on a controversial call to end their game on Wednesday. Namely, a catcher stepping on home plate doesn’t lead to a hard-and-fast call for blocking ⤵️ https://t.co/cWScmQ1aUJ
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Mets’ game-ending controversy was decided by new rule change https://t.co/1USKSGR5bc https://t.co/0BDaKxSZ54
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As Mets continue to fume, MLB clarifies controversial ruling on call at home plate. League learned from Jonah Heim play last year. With @WillSammon: https://t.co/KdK7GNA2CO
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"Night, night, termite" @aj_pierzynskiFT says that Pete Alonso should have "blasted" Miguel Amaya "into the dugout" for blocking the plate. ▶️ https://t.co/JpkyRukc2k https://t.co/tjcTX270GA
Alleged MLB memo adds more controversy to game-ending ruling against Mets https://t.co/5VTdVcEpIw https://t.co/y6AAzPukoK
"Take It Up With The League Office" - Pete Alonso Got HOSED At The Plate Tonight https://t.co/ocIYSc8nQv https://t.co/A71IntZtHA
Hot Mic Catches Mets Manager Screaming at Ump for Game-Ending Call: 'That's Bullsh*t, Man!' https://t.co/AUsdjYflQP
"Take It Up With The League Office" - Pete Alonso Got HOSED At The Plate Last Night @barstoolcarl https://t.co/bdbOubLvZl https://t.co/9dcMaiQNR2
AMBS is a proponent of sliding feet first into home plate, here is another example why. Be the aggressor especially when you are as big as Pete Alonso https://t.co/jZ7PHzAU0E
"I think they got the wrong call." Everything you need to know about that crazy ending to tonight's Mets game: https://t.co/yNsHgS21wc
The rule says you can’t have your foot on the… Oh forget it. At least replay will correct it 🤣🤡⚾️ @MLB #LGM https://t.co/xmpYTkfSkh
.@AlbaneseLaura: In the wake of #Mets' perplexing loss, #MLB has some explaining to do https://t.co/a0aSiiU9kg
Mets lose to Cubs on controversial call at home plate: What MLB rulebook says as manager decries 'wrong call' https://t.co/OxnjblGGBB
This is a horse shit call by the plate umpire. Alonso’s head first slide beats the throw. Replay shows a tie. Call him safe on the field and we don’t have a 10 minute review. https://t.co/wZpDJBtMDi
"Shucks, darn it" Pete Alonso's reaction to the controversial call at the plate to end the game, Omar Narvaez shares his interpretation of the rule & Jose Butto on his performance following #Mets 1-0 loss to Cubs Read more: https://t.co/qDfY9zI9hp https://t.co/7eOvSGqVRZ
Another look at the replay angle from above home plate where Miguel Amaya was deemed to be in a legal catching setup. A memo sent out by MLB says a catcher having his "foot on the foul line or home plate" is illegal. https://t.co/0Hjmn3sGKk
Just seeing this 1) how is he not blocking the plate? 2) how did New York completely botch the safe call? Embarrassing on all ends for MLB https://t.co/59Vlbzl5ct
A controversial call on the field and some late-game theatrics made for an exciting, yet ultimately disappointing ending for the Mets at Citi Field. @AbbeyMastracco https://t.co/mFjA1H8pTH
#Mets lose to Cubs as Pete Alonso is called out on close play at the plate for game's final out | @timbhealey https://t.co/HMuzSJWmuN
“Without possession of the baseball, he [the catcher] cannot be in front of the plate.” Carlos Mendoza explains what he was arguing to umpires at the conclusion of tonight’s wild finish in Queens. (Via: @SNYtv) https://t.co/V5xoPro53f
Pete Alonso's reaction: "I was out." https://t.co/EOolTKwqna
Mets lose heartbreaker to Cubs after controversial play at plate for final out https://t.co/qn16MsR2G5 https://t.co/Uum9X4M5Fw
This double play ends the game and the @Cubs hang on for the 1-0 win! https://t.co/Kv6Wa88Tu3
A play at the plate to decide the game 😲 (via @SNYtv) https://t.co/9CG13fpU3P
What an ending in Queens! Ian Happ throws out Pete Alonso at the plate to secure a victory for the Cubs. 🐻😱 (📽️: @Cubs) https://t.co/XFOKLyIUbo
"That's bulls--t man!" Mets manager Carlos Mendoza caught on the hot mic after the review on Alonso getting called out at home plate to end game was upheld https://t.co/YjrWmrYG9a
Another view of the crazy ending to the Cubs and Mets (via @SNYtv) https://t.co/bqqJHi2tdv
For all my Mets followers left, the ending of that game is one for the books. The suspense during the review was a killer. The ump shared the findings of the review in a way that created confusion. Back-to-back nights of deflated emotions for Knicks/Islanders and Mets fans.…
THE CUBS (-120 ML) WIN ON THE DOUBLE PLAY https://t.co/SEi9RooCe8
Ian Happ ➡️ Nick Madrigal ➡️ Miguel Amaya to end the ballgame! 💪 (via @Cubs) https://t.co/morCp7TKkK
After review, there is no blocking on the final play of the game, the call stands, and Pete Alonso is out. https://t.co/qt2NM14e4y
Sure, the Cubs catcher was illegally blocking the plate and Pete Alonso was safe, but on the other hand the MLB had yet another opportunity to stick it to Steve Cohen. Tough decision.
This Cubs-Mets game, with that crazy ending at the plate, may very well be the difference in the wild card race. Insane.
YES THE @CUBS WON BITCHES.
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A nice juggling grab from Ian Happ! https://t.co/T5VUcZS9qO
Ian Happ makes the juggling catch. 😯 https://t.co/eMssjzXqs4
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Ian Happ....WHAT A CATCH.
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WHAT A CATCH 😱 https://t.co/WeGxWlsA36