The New York Mets faced a tough 1-0 defeat against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on Wednesday night, leaving fans frustrated after a controversial call at home plate sealed the game’s fate.
In a crucial moment, it appeared that Jeff McNeil’s sacrifice fly would tie the game, with Pete Alonso sliding in just before the tag. However, the umpire ruled Alonso out, bringing the game to a sudden end. Despite Manager Carlos Mendoza’s challenge, the call stood, leaving the Mets on the losing end.
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The lone run of the game came in the fifth inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong’s sacrifice fly brought in the deciding score. Mets pitcher José Buttó pitched valiantly, allowing just that one run over six innings while striking out six batters.
Despite solid performances from pitchers Jorge López, Jake Diekman, Adam Ottavino, and Sean Reid-Foley, the Mets couldn’t muster enough offense to overcome the Cubs’ early lead, resulting in a frustrating loss for the team and their fans.
