Mets Pull a Mets – Bat Out of Order

What’s the difference between the NY Mets and your nephew’s Tee Ball Team?

Not much it seems.

The Mets batted out of order, and as a result forfeited a man in scoring position in the first inning. I've never seen that before in a professional baseball game.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 9, 2018

The umpires were given a lineup card with Asdrubal Cabrera batting second, and Flores third. Reds manager Jim Riggleman waited until Cabrera reached base to alert the crew. A little savvy gamesmanship on his part.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 9, 2018

Asdrubal Cabrera's double, meanwhile, is wiped off the books completely. The official scoring is a putout to the catcher.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 9, 2018

Seriously. This is a professional baseball team batting out of order. How does that even happen?

And good on the Reds manager to wait and see if the guy got a hit before telling the ump.

It’s little details folks. Always pay attention to the details.