The New York Mets broadcast team, featuring Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling, expressed strong disapproval Monday night regarding the Atlanta Braves' handling of relief pitcher Connor Thomas. The broadcasters were critical of what they perceived as a needlessly prolonged outing for Thomas in a game already decided.
The incident occurred during Monday night’s game between the Mets and the Braves. According to the broadcast team, Braves reliever Connor Thomas was left pitching against New York’s lineup even after the outcome of the game was no longer in doubt. The broadcasters found this decision problematic, suggesting it unnecessarily exposed Thomas to further difficulty.
The situation culminated in Thomas being shelled for 11 runs before the Braves finally removed him from the game. Hernandez and Darling reportedly reacted with visible dismay, describing the Braves’ actions as ‘criminal’ and stating they were “utterly disgusted” with how the young pitcher was treated. They felt that leaving Thomas in to continue pitching served no strategic purpose and only risked damaging his confidence.
The broadcasters' commentary focused on their concern for Thomas’s well-being and questioned the rationale behind allowing him to remain in the game while facing a significant deficit.
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