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Mets Announcer Torched Marlins Manager Over Mind-Boggling Move in Pete Alonso At-Bat
New York Mets TV play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen is one of the best in the game because he's never afraid to share how he feels about a moment or play. That was on display during New York's 10-5 win over Miami on Tuesday when he lit into Marlins manager Clayton McCullough over a mind-boggling move during Pete Alonso's at-bat in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The Marlins intentionally walked Juan Soto to load the bases for Alonso in a one-run game. That move normally would be made to set up a possible double play and is something that has been done by managers since basically the start of baseball.
McCullough, however, decided to go a different route as he brought his infield in which, with one out, didn't make any sense to Cohen.
"And again they bring the infield in with the bases load and one out against Alonso," Cohen said. "What is going on? Why would they set up the double play and then not play for the double play? Something is eschew."
The Marlins also brought in their outfield and then watched as Alonso crushed a double to left center that emptied the bases.
Mets announcer Gary Cohen was absolutely flabbergasted by Marlins manager Clayton McCullough’s decision to bring the infield in pic.twitter.com/BGO4VGo3x7
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 8, 2025
Cohen was in disbelief after that, saying: "You see how shallow the center fielder was playing against Pete Alonso? What are you doing?"
Not the best strategy.
The Marlins dropped to 5-6 with the loss. The Mets are now 8-3.
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Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.