The Padres weren't thrilled by the Mets’ request to examine pitcher Joe Musgrove for international substances throughout San Diego’s series-clinching, 6-0 victory in New York on Sunday evening.
Within the sixth inning, with Musgrove twirling a gem for the Padres, Mets supervisor Buck Showalter instructed the umpires to analyze the pitcher for sticky substances, with the umpires going as far to examine the righty’s ears. Whether or not it was gamesmanship or desperation, the gambit didn't work, as Musgrove stayed within the sport for seven shutout innings and allowed one hit.
“I feel it (ticked) all of us off,” Padres outfielder Trent Grisham instructed the San Diego Union-Tribune after the sport. “That appeared bush league to us, nevertheless it form of obtained him the place he wanted to be.”
“I get it, dude,” Musgrove added. “They’re on their final leg. They’re determined.”
Mets followers at Citi Discipline chanted, “Cheater! Cheater!” because the umpires inspected Musgrove’s glove and face for sticky substances. They discovered nothing, and Musgrove continued to dominate. After he struck out Tomas Nido quickly after the examine, he gestured towards the Mets dugout, pretending to wipe a pretend substance off his nostril.
The Padres now transfer on to face the Dodgers within the Nationwide League Division Sequence beginning Tuesday evening. The 101-win Mets, in the meantime, are headed dwelling, a worst-case situation for a group that held the NL East lead for nearly your entire season earlier than blowing it within the remaining week to the Braves, getting swept in Atlanta within the second-to-last sequence of the season.
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