New York Mets Pitcher and Manager Suspended After Incident with Milwaukee Brewers Slugger
ICARO Media Group
In a recent game between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers, tensions rose as Mets pitcher Yohan Ramirez threw behind Brewers star Rhys Hoskins. Following the incident, both Ramirez and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza have been suspended by Major League Baseball (MLB).
The heated moment came after Hoskins had hit a home run and singled in previous innings, as well as a hard slide into Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil in a game the day before. Even Mets broadcaster Ron Darling criticized the pitch, stating that "the message was about two hours late."
MLB swiftly took action and announced the suspensions more than an hour before the Mets were set to take on the Brewers for the series finale. Ramirez, who joined the Mets in the offseason after playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox, has decided to appeal the suspension, according to the New York Post.
Hoskins, while unsure whether the pitch was intentional or not, expressed his view on the incident saying, "Big leaguers don't miss by eight feet. Whether or not it was on purpose or not, that's not for me to decide. I really don't care. But this game has had a way of policing itself for many, many, many years. So, let's focus on doing it the right way if we're going to do that."
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, understanding the history between the two teams, did not believe that the pitch was intentional. "There's a history there, and we had an altercation the day before and one goes over his head - albeit, I bet it wasn't on purpose," said Murphy. "I didn't suggest they throw him out of the game. I just said, 'Hey man, we've got to take hold of this. I don't want people getting hurt.'"
This incident marks an early suspension for Mendoza, who is managing his first season for the Mets after taking over for Buck Showalter. Mendoza will miss what would have been his third game as manager.
As tensions continue to simmer between the Mets and the Brewers, MLB remains committed to maintaining the integrity and safety of the game. The league's decision to suspend Ramirez and Mendoza serves as a reminder that players and managers must be held accountable for their actions on the field.
Note: The provided information did not include any specific numbers or dates related to the incident or suspensions.