Brewers Edge Mets 7-6 Amidst Tensions and Bench-Clearing Drama
March 30, 2024
Tensions flared in the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets after Rhys Hoskins' hard slide led to a bench-clearing incident.
Mets pitcher Yohan Ramírez was ejected for throwing a pitch behind Hoskins, prompting speculation of intentional retaliation.
Despite the on-field drama, the Brewers clinched a narrow 7-6 victory over the Mets.
The Brewers have taken the first two games of the series, increasing the intensity of the competition and hinting at a budding rivalry.
Mets' Luis Severino had a shaky debut whereas Edwin Diaz made a strong comeback after being out last season.
Rhys Hoskins faced fan hostility but delivered a notable performance with a two-run single and a homerun.
Brewers' closer Abner Uribe sealed the game with a save, ensuring the victory for Milwaukee.
Mets' Jeff McNeil is not pursuing revenge, focusing instead on playing quality baseball and aiming to win the series.
Summary based on 4 sources
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ESPN • Mar 30, 2024
Rhys Hoskins drives in four runs as Brewers top Mets - ESPN
Bleacher Report • Mar 30, 2024
Brewers' Rhys Hoskins on Mets' Yohan Ramírez: 'Big Leaguers Don't Miss by 8 Feet'
NBC Sports • Mar 30, 2024
McNeil, Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets opener - NBC Sports
CBSSports.com • Mar 30, 2024
Mets throw behind Rhys Hoskins as new Brewers slugger has big game following benches-clearing incident