Every sport has some rules that need to be followed to preserve the sanctity of the competition. Baseball is no exception to the world of rules, and like most games, umpires here have a huge role to play. They control the game but act as checks and balances to level the playing field. They also check players for any unethical means to take advantage, whether some sticky substance or other prohibited item.
Similar were the scenes during the New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers game. Following their duty, the umpire checked Max Scherzer for using sticky substances. Even though they did not find him guilty, fans disliked the entire episode. Notably, Scherzer has already served a suspension for using an unallowed material earlier this season. Fans could not hold their nerves as they checked on him. Reacting to the familiar scenes, fans shared their thoughts on the incident.
Max Scherzer had a conversation with the umpire upon his inspection
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Using any prohibited substance by pitchers clearly violates the rules. Many pitchers have been reprimanded for using it and have served the suspension. But this time, it was a different case. Umpire checked Scherzer, it did not result in any penalty. Rather, it provided some unique visuals for the spectators. Talkin’ Baseball shared a video of the incident that stated,” Max Scherzer had a lengthy chat with the umpire as he was checked for sticky stuff.”
Max Scherzer had a lengthy chat with the umpire as he was checked for sticky stuff pic.twitter.com/jlwf0uSHfE
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 30, 2023
The conversation eventually ended, and the play continued. Scherzer had a good game and finished with commendable figures, including nine strikeouts to his credit. The 130 million player pitched in six innings and gave two runs at an ERA of 3.87. But the highlight of his outing remained, the checking by the umpire.
Given that Scherzer has been penalized before, fans did not approve another checking of the veteran player. Fans reacted to the entire episode involving the pitcher on a three-year contract with the Mets. They shared their thoughts with suggestions on social media!
New York Mets fans can not hold themselves after Scherzer checking incident
Fans don’t want experienced players to get into trouble. They reacted in the same tone after Scherzer inspected the prohibited item by the umpires. Reacting to it, they shared some sharp words for the concerned players. Here are a few of the reactions on the same!
Scherzer looks his age for the first time in this video.
— kevinsikes (@_kevinsikes) June 30, 2023
Time to retire
— Jake W. (@hjw2B) June 30, 2023
League out to get him again
— 💔sad mets fan💔 (@Baboon16103597) June 30, 2023
Few disagreements also!
MLB the Ump Show
— Miguilito del Sur ♠️ (@micorsells) June 30, 2023
Umps get out of the way of the game challenge: impossible
— Kyle Simpson (@KyleSimpson20_) June 30, 2023
The entire episode had different reactions. Though it was a routine checkup, many still did not like it. What are your thoughts on this incident? Share them with us in the comments!
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