On June 22, 2024, the New York Mets faced off against the Chicago Cubs in a game that showcased the Mets’ dominance as they secured an impressive 11-1 victory. The Mets didn’t hold back, tagging Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga for 10 runs, setting the tone for the series.
The following day, the Cubs took an early lead of 6-0 before Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez changed the game with a solo home run in the fifth inning. The ball landed in the Wrigley Field bleachers, a common occurrence that typically involves the fan who catches it being pressured to throw it back onto the field.
In this instance, the New York fan complied with the tradition, but not without facing criticism from the Mets’ broadcasting team. The SNY announcers did not hold back, calling out the fan for succumbing to peer pressure and lacking leadership qualities.
The banter between the Mets broadcasters and the visiting fan highlights the ongoing rivalry between the two teams, which dates back to their NL East days and was reignited during the 2015 NLCS. The competitive spirit and tension between Chicago and New York continue to be a defining feature of their matchups.
