In an intense season opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets, former Philadelphia Phillies player Rhys Hoskins found himself in the midst of a heated rivalry once again. Hoskins, now a member of the Brewers, ignited a contentious moment during the eighth inning that resulted in a confrontation with Mets infielder Jeff McNeil.

With the Brewers leading 3-1, Hoskins executed a hard slide into second base to disrupt a double-play attempt by the Mets. McNeil, who was already facing a challenging play after receiving a low relay throw from third baseman Brett Baty, was unable to complete the throw to first base due to Hoskins' aggressive slide. Immediately, McNeil confronted Hoskins, with second-base umpire Jonathan Parra stepping in between them.

The heated exchange between the two players drew the attention of both teams, prompting players from both dugouts and bullpens to join them on the field. The tension escalated as McNeil and Hoskins continued to yell and point at each other while players remained on the field.

During the confrontation, Hoskins responded to McNeil's anger by making a crying gesture from the Brewers' dugout, further escalating the situation. While it is unclear what was said between the players, there is speculation that Hoskins may have referred to McNeil as a crybaby.

While McNeil appeared upset about the slide, arguing that it was an illegal play, the umpires reviewed the incident but ultimately stood by their initial ruling, deeming the slide to be clean. The Mets' relief pitcher, Michael Tonkin, went on to strike out the next batter, Brice Turang, ending the inning.

The Brewers, with the help of rookie Jackson Chourio's impressive debut, emerged victorious in the season opener, cementing a 3-1 win over the Mets. The game showcased the continuation of the intense NL East rivalry, even with Hoskins now playing for a different team.

As the season progresses, it remains to be seen if tensions between Hoskins and McNeil, stemming from this confrontational moment, will carry over into future matchups. Both players and their respective teams will surely be keeping a watchful eye on this rivalry as it unfolds throughout the season.