In a scene of escalating frustration and disappointment, New York Mets' reliever Jorge Lopez was ejected from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, culminating in him throwing his glove into the crowd. This incident occurred during a game that saw the Mets lose 10-3, marking their eighth loss in the last nine games and pushing their season record to a disheartening 22-33.
The incident unfolded in the top of the eighth inning, with the game tied at 3-3. The Mets' bullpen, already under strain, allowed six runs, turning the game into a 9-3 lead for the Dodgers. Lopez, clearly frustrated, was ejected after a verbal altercation with third-base umpire Ramon DeJesus over a check swing by Freddie Freeman.
Following his ejection, Lopez untucked his shirt and tossed his glove into the crowd behind the Mets' dugout, a gesture that was met with mixed reactions. While some fans were thrilled with the unexpected souvenir, others saw it as a symbol of the Mets' current struggles.
Lopez's actions were met with disapproval from his team. "I mean it definitely doesn't look good," Mets' shortstop Francisco Lindor commented. "If our manager says it's unacceptable, it's unacceptable." The Mets' management echoed this sentiment, with a source revealing that the team planned to designate Lopez for assignment following his outburst.
Despite the backlash, Lopez remained unapologetic after the game. "I don’t regret it," he said. "I think I’ve been looked at like the worst teammate probably in the whole f---ing MLB. Whatever happened, happened. Whatever they want to do."
The Mets' loss was further compounded by the news that Edwin Diaz was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement, and Pete Alonso had to leave in the first inning after being hit by a pitch in the right hand.
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