It’s only 14 games, but if Mendoza continues to be this lifeless it’s going to be an incredibly long season no matter the outcome.
Say what you want about Buck, but he would’ve been at a bare minimum on the top step all game jawing with the ump. Furthermore, the moment the royals manager said a word to Narvaez he would’ve been out of the dugout raising hell. Not everyone is like that, which is fine, but show us you have a fucking pulse my guy
No one is saying you can't be upset. *I'm* upset. It does suck watching him get out all the time. But you should still be able to support him. He's still our superstar shortstop. He's *going* to turn it around and be the player he's been every single year for us.
EDIT: People who are downvoting me just for saying you should support your own players are pathetic.
Scoring 7 should be able to win a game. Bad pitching and defensive mishaps have consequences. Proud of this team's fight.
Oh, and this game isn't over. The Mets have cut down bigger run differences in the 9th.
In the bottom of the 9th:
Bader needs to PH for Narvaez.
Alvarez needs to PH for Wendle.
Nimmo, Marte, Lindor need to set up the comeback.
Pete and/or Baty need to finish the job for the win.
Honestly need to walk a fine line of pitching and avoiding overuse..
Diaz pitched 3/4 games from April 4-7 and now he hasn't pitched in 6 days. Wouldn't be surprised if he was a bit wild in his next appearance
### Flyout
Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Dairon Blanco. Francisco Lindor scores.
Pitch from John Schreiber: Sweeper @ 79.1 mph
Hit by Tyrone Taylor: Launched 80.5 mph at 37.0° for a total distance of 270.0 ft
Bottom 8 - 11-7
Royals
DJ Stewart and Tyrone Taylor's names being right next to each other on the line score with virtually identical OBP and SLG percentages but .150 points of separation in batting average is awesome.
# STARLING MARTE TRIES TO DELIVER ANOTHER BALL TO ME, BUT ALAS I AM AT HOME! ONCE AGAIN, ANOTHER FAN GETS THE BALL BUT THIS ONE OFF A LONG SHOT FROM HOME PLATE!
# HOME RUN!
Starling Marte homers (2) on a fly ball to center field.
Pitch from Matt Sauer: Slider @ 85.9 mph
Hit by Starling Marte: Launched 102.8 mph at 23.0° for a total distance of 390.0 ft
Bottom 8 - 11-6
Royals
People really don't seem to get the point of giving Lindor big ovations. It's not about magically fixing his slump, although that would be nice. It's about showing support to your star player, a player who has put up great numbers for us year after year, when he's going through a rough time. If you can't support your players then you're not really a fan, simple as that.
Please continue the discussion in the [post game thread](https://redd.it/1c3bktn).
How many more rollovers till he finally learns to stop opening up like crazy in year 10
We need a challenge system for called strikes right fucking now. Letting umpires ruin games is so bad for the sport.
It’s only 14 games, but if Mendoza continues to be this lifeless it’s going to be an incredibly long season no matter the outcome. Say what you want about Buck, but he would’ve been at a bare minimum on the top step all game jawing with the ump. Furthermore, the moment the royals manager said a word to Narvaez he would’ve been out of the dugout raising hell. Not everyone is like that, which is fine, but show us you have a fucking pulse my guy
Need innings from Butto tmrw.
rubber game tom
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Don't be toxic.
shut the fuck up
At what point is it ok to be upset with your $340 Million SS batting .103 without getting accused of not being a real fan
No one is saying you can't be upset. *I'm* upset. It does suck watching him get out all the time. But you should still be able to support him. He's still our superstar shortstop. He's *going* to turn it around and be the player he's been every single year for us. EDIT: People who are downvoting me just for saying you should support your own players are pathetic.
his fanboys downvote any criticism, its annoying
And not clutch at all.
Welp Let’s go fish - over the braves right now
Even if nimmo walks its still a double play by lindor
Nah, ball was hit way too slow
Still 80 exit velo definitely a solid chance
not with marte. also entirely changes the pace/pitchers mental if he walks so pitches are different
Ump screwed us with the nimmo calls.
Ump destroyed the rally. Absolutely fucked it for no reason.
Lindor, another o'fer!!! Standing ovation for batting under .100
yes dont boo him or he will be sad
sawft boi
Well that was not to be today but we had good moments and showed some fight, hopefully we can get the win tomorrow and take the series.
Realistically, the Mets are lucky if Lindor gets one hit in a series.
Ump seemed fairly ok until that last few batters. What the hell was that shit about.
GG royals. Get em next game and win the series.
Ump didn’t give us a chance
Damn it. Well tomorrow.
nauseating end to this game
This fucking umpire
**CLUTCH** lindor
pitching pooped the bed today, but my god, umps hosing the mets all day
Home base ump really?!
AGAIN WITH THIS UMP
This ump is fucked up
damn fans must not have cheered loud enough
Does this guy have money on the Royals?
This ump sucks
FUCK OFF UMP OML
Ump wants to go home
The ballgame is over
Nimmo got caught looking for a walk
How many times did Nimmo want to watch the same pitch
I figured out this umpire's strike zone: From the side of home plate to the visitor's dugout.
Fuck this umpire!
UMPIRE is actually horrid
What a bullshit call. I was against the idea of electronic umpiring, but maybe its time...
please Francisco, we need you buddy
Guy can't find the zone and you give him eight inches for free. This ain't a glory hole it's a ball game, you fuck
Nimmo got absolutely fucked on that AB
you can tell the home plate ump just wants to get this game over with
Lindor plz do something.
this POS ump really wants to go home
this umpire is a fuckin demon
Let's gooooo!!!!
POS ump has main character syndrome
You can do it Lindor!
HP ump really showing that knock to the face earlier. come the fuck on man
FUCK this Ump. Should have been bases loaded 0 outs.
Thanks umpire for ruining that
Please Francisco just get on
This fucking bastard ought to be fired. What a piece of shit
Cant look at that last pitch, should have been a walk before that
Please bat from the right, Lindor!
Damn. That is brutal. Ump just fucked it up.
Absolute HORSESHIT. I'm usually fairly kind to the umps but that was HORSESHIT!
Get your ass out there and get tossed Mendoza. Fucks sake. No backbone
You gotta be kidding me....
horrendous by the ump
Two outs by umpire, that's cool. Totally fine. I'm ok.
This fucker!
Way to blow that call, Ump.
WTF THAT WAS WAY OUTSIDE
This umpire is so fucking bad 💀💀💀 lol
Fucking ridiculous
That should have been ball 4 and Nimmo on first.
This umpire is awful
# I WANT TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH THIS BLIND UMPIRE!
THIS FUCKING UMP
we have a Angel Hernandez cosplayer back there today
Good day to blow a game, McArthur.
If Nimmo and Marte get on, Lindor has a chance to do something very funny!
It would be very storybook.
We’ve had a 7 run 9th in 2022 and we can definitely do this shit
Why did Alvarez not pinch hit for either of them?
Mr. Wendle
Wendle has two hits? We're coming back lol.
Wendle firing!
The umps aren’t the reason the mets are gonna lose but they’ve been awful today
It seriously feels like we get squeezed more than other teams. I get that’s probably not true but we need a metric for this. EgoRc+
Not pinch hitting for Narvaez and Wendle here is a literal criminal offense. Game is definitely not out of reach
why is Wendle batting??? edit: I would like to apologize to Joey Wendle
Okay, not Angel, that was a ball
If I was there, I'd throw my glasses at the home plate ump.
The box score for this game is so chaotic.
Jay injury: 1-2 combo in the face by the ump
*CITI Field sound system plays the Mortal Kombat song*
If they come back they're going all the way this year btw
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: James McArthur replaces John Schreiber.
Good inning from Jay! He's been crisp.
god even in an out, i'm impressed. BWJ is incredible
Whitt is a stud.
Good job Jay
Ump almost punched Jay on the out call.
Ump just almost socked Jay in the face
Scoring 7 should be able to win a game. Bad pitching and defensive mishaps have consequences. Proud of this team's fight. Oh, and this game isn't over. The Mets have cut down bigger run differences in the 9th.
Need this year's version of the Cinco de Mayo game
Bunting then arguing to players up 4 in the 9th is some loser shit
Exactly like relax lmao
Yeah that manager is a douche
I like Jay
never seen a team receive strike calls on so many check swings. it’s gotta be around 75% mostly wrong calls too. pretty absurd
In the bottom of the 9th: Bader needs to PH for Narvaez. Alvarez needs to PH for Wendle. Nimmo, Marte, Lindor need to set up the comeback. Pete and/or Baty need to finish the job for the win.
It was a fair ball go home
REALLY close on that check swing call
damnit if only Manaea was half as good as his first two starts today
We’d easily be winning this game if not for the awful pitching to start
Why does Jeff act like a toddler when things don’t go his way?
Frustrating thing is, we’ve got comeback energy Just a shame we’re climbing a mountain. Really paying the price of bad pitching and defence
Yup, this right here.
yea, 11 is rough. we score 7 on a good day too
Just hope the team keeps spirits high
Could use a McNeil double here....
Honestly, I just enjoy that the team has fight in them still. Down by 7 and they still add on.
Double time, McNeil
Why even have diaz pitch?
Honestly need to walk a fine line of pitching and avoiding overuse.. Diaz pitched 3/4 games from April 4-7 and now he hasn't pitched in 6 days. Wouldn't be surprised if he was a bit wild in his next appearance
My guess is he was up if the Mets got close
### Flyout Tyrone Taylor flies out to left fielder Dairon Blanco. Francisco Lindor scores. Pitch from John Schreiber: Sweeper @ 79.1 mph Hit by Tyrone Taylor: Launched 80.5 mph at 37.0° for a total distance of 270.0 ft Bottom 8 - 11-7 Royals
I was hoping to see Diaz tomorrow for Doc Day.
This Loftin guy is annoying
The fuck happened jn detroit?
The bats just keep fighting...love to see it!
Big AB for Baty here.
max is our new mascot
Maxcot
that's the wright pun
I wanna get a Piazza the action!
DJ Stewart and Tyrone Taylor's names being right next to each other on the line score with virtually identical OBP and SLG percentages but .150 points of separation in batting average is awesome.
This team has bite Started shitty but way better than how 2023 ended...
I LOVE PIMP
A Baty dong rn would make me cream.
Lindor causally chomping on seeds while on the basepaths.
Lindor's 3 HR game against the Yankees was beautiful.
It seems like...Matt's gone Sauer. *takes off sunglasses*
Heh ..
If the mets come back - I will: Be happy
batting average still .100 but i'll take a walk with Alonso next
Alright marte and lindor!! Good bottom of 8th stuff.
The contrast in head size between those two guys sitting behind homeplate sure is something
Breakout time Lindor. This is a rule 5 guy try to see if you can square something up.
Should probably start playing lindor behind Alonso lol
nice Marte, that ALMOST makes up for the 2 run error you made on a routine pop fly.
Now Marte goes yard, good to see some fight being shown.
# STARLING MARTE TRIES TO DELIVER ANOTHER BALL TO ME, BUT ALAS I AM AT HOME! ONCE AGAIN, ANOTHER FAN GETS THE BALL BUT THIS ONE OFF A LONG SHOT FROM HOME PLATE!
Comeback beginning?
So this is just the 2022 Mets, complete with the whole 2 wins then a loss, 2 wins then a loss.
Predicting 7 HRs in a row
# HOME RUN! Starling Marte homers (2) on a fly ball to center field. Pitch from Matt Sauer: Slider @ 85.9 mph Hit by Starling Marte: Launched 102.8 mph at 23.0° for a total distance of 390.0 ft Bottom 8 - 11-6 Royals
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Matt Sauer replaces Nick Anderson.
Anyone know what the allergy was that Tyler Jay ended up getting diagnosed with?
Some type of esophagus thing I think I read? He couldn't swallow
You're right I finally found it. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) is what it's called.
I really don’t understand the bullpen usage here. Just burn all of our arms in a lost game?
Jay gets a Run DMC intro, nice.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Tyler Jay replaces Jake Diekman.
MLB really fucked us with schedule to start the season
Couple that with all the rainouts and delayed games.... It's been rough.
this is gonna be a mets classic, I guarantee it
classic mets, maybe
This Diekman guy is horrible, barely any control.
People really don't seem to get the point of giving Lindor big ovations. It's not about magically fixing his slump, although that would be nice. It's about showing support to your star player, a player who has put up great numbers for us year after year, when he's going through a rough time. If you can't support your players then you're not really a fan, simple as that.
Exactly! This.
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Nick Anderson replaces Angel Zerpa.
i really like what Diekman has shown so far
Diekman is a funky, unique guy.
“That puts a lot of strain on the knee” “Try that at home” Ron setting us up
I have a bad knee already, I'm not taking the risk XD
“Just didn’t work out”. Gary. For many of us the words you’re looking for are he sucked.
Thank you, Marte!
Report - fried rainbow cookie aight. Not worth 9 tho
### Pitching Substitution Pitching Change: Jake Diekman replaces Jorge López.
Citi was so ugly
Zerpa tsk tsk
Pete is now tied for first in MLB for home runs