Benches clear in Mets-Crew opener after aggressive slide

 

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There was some drama in the season opener between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers! Here's what went down:

  • Aggressive Slide: In the top of the 8th inning, with a runner on first, Brewers' Rhys Hoskins slid hard into second base to break up a potential double play by the Mets' Jeff McNeil [MLB.com].
  • Contact and Controversy: Hoskins' slide made contact with McNeil's knee, knocking him to the ground [MLB.com]. The Mets took exception to the play, believing it to be a dirty slide.
  • Benches Cleared: Tempers flared, and both benches and bullpens emptied onto the field [MLB.com]. Luckily, things didn't escalate further.
  • Review and No Penalty: The umpires reviewed the play and determined that Hoskins' slide was legal according to MLB's current "bona fide slide" rule which emphasizes runner safety and avoiding malicious contact [MLB.com].
  • Lingering Tension: While the call went the Brewers' way, there's some history between these teams, and McNeil might have been extra sensitive due to that [MLB.com].

This incident highlights the fine line between aggressive baserunning and dirty plays in baseball. It'll be interesting to see if there's any carryover tension between the Mets and Brewers throughout the season.

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