An unfortunate water cooler within the dugout caught the ire of New York Mets pitcher Jake Diekman throughout Tuesday night time’s loss to the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.
Tensions reached a boiling level for Diekman, 37, after he allowed a house run in his second consecutive look, this time throughout a 7-6 loss to the Guardians and the Mets’ second straight lack of the collection.
Jake Diekman of the New York Mets pitches towards the Marlins at loanDepot park on Could 18, 2024, in Miami, Florida. (Wealthy Storry/Getty Photos)
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David Fry hit a two-run homer off Diekman throughout his sole look within the sixth inning. He struck out the subsequent two batters, however was eliminated after strolling a batter.
Strolling within the dugout towards the clubhouse, a visibly pissed off Diekman hurled a water cooler earlier than exiting.
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The temporary meltdown little doubt displays the Mets’ current struggles. They’ve misplaced eight of 11 and dropped to a season-worst six video games beneath .500.
Jake Diekman of the New York Mets on the mound towards the Marlins at loanDepot park on Could 18, 2024, in Miami, Florida. (Wealthy Storry/Getty Photos)
In the meantime, the Guardians need to keep scorching with a win towards the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday’s win matched the crew’s longest win streak of the season at 5 video games.
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Cleveland is 32-17 general and 17-6 at residence, whereas the Mets sit at 21-27 general and 11-13 on the street.
Guardians’ José Ramírez watches his residence run in the course of the fifth inning, Tuesday, Could 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photograph/Sue Ogrocki)
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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