Mets challenge calls early against Reds, leading to ejections
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Mets faced difficulties in their game against the Reds, losing two early ABS challenges. With a disappointing offensive performance, the Mets went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base, contributing to a 5-3 loss. Manager Carlos Mendoza discussed the team's strategy around the challenges, saying players made aggressive decisions that impacted their opportunities. After an ejection in the seventh inning, Mendoza defended a player before being removed from the game as well. The Mets aim to regroup for the next game in the series on Wednesday.
- •Mets are 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
- •Two ABS challenges failed early in the game.
- •Carlos Mendoza was ejected after defending a player.
- •Mets left 11 men on base, a recurring issue.
- •Next game is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mets lose ABS challenges early vs. Reds, leads to missed opportunity and Carlos Mendoza's ejection
"The Mets lost two ABS challenges early in Tuesday's eventual loss to the Reds and manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about his team's approach.
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