Tensions were high in the first game of the season between the New York Mets and the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday afternoon. The game took an intense turn in the eighth inning when Brewers shortstop Willy Adames faced Mets pitcher Michael Tonkin with Rhys Hoskins on first base.
Adames hit a grounder to third baseman Brett Baty, who attempted to turn a double play by throwing the ball to second baseman Jeff McNeil. However, a collision occurred as Hoskins slid into second base, disrupting McNeil's attempt to complete the play. This led to a heated exchange between McNeil and Hoskins, with an umpire intervening to prevent further escalation.
The situation escalated further as players from both teams rushed onto the field. McNeil expressed his frustration, while cameras captured Hoskins making a sarcastic gesture towards the Mets infielder. Despite the Mets challenging the play, the umpires upheld the call, resulting in a contentious moment between the two teams.
Hoskins, in his first season with the Brewers, has a history of contentious encounters with the Mets dating back to his time with the Philadelphia Phillies. In a previous game in 2019, he drew ire from the Mets for a slow home run trot and a high pitch incident.
The game concluded with the Brewers emerging victorious with a 3-1 win. Hoskins finished the game 0-for-3 with a walk, while Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich each contributed an RBI to secure the Brewers' victory.
