The Mets Say get this tarp off the field and let us win this thing, a breakdown

Jun 14, 2019 616.6K views 1:56

What Happened

The New York Mets are leading the visiting team by two runs with only two outs remaining in the bottom of the ninth inning when a heavy rainstorm suddenly hits the stadium. The Mets' closer, Edwin Díaz, is on the mound, ready to finish out the game. However, the groundskeepers quickly rush to cover the field with the tarp, much to the frustration of the Mets players. First baseman Pete Alonso pleads with the groundskeepers, exclaiming, "Come on, guys! Let's just play. I've got my glove, it's staying dry. Let's just [expletive] play!" Alonso is eager to complete the game despite the inclement weather. Mets manager Buck Showalter also joins in, urging the groundskeepers to remove the tarp and allow the teams to finish the contest. After some back-and-forth, the groundskeepers agree to quickly pull the tarp off the field and the game resumes. Díaz continues pitching, but the visiting team manages to load the bases with a single and a double. A rookie pinch-hitter from the local area steps up to the plate and on the first pitch, he rips a double down the line, driving in the tying run and knotting the game at 2-2. The Mets and their fans are ecstatic, celebrating the quick turnaround and the opportunity to finish the game. Alonso is seen jumping excitedly, pumping up the crowd. The game is then suspended and will be completed at a later date, leaving the Mets and their fans eager to see the conclusion of this thrilling contest. Throughout the sequence, the Mets players and coaches demonstrate their passion for the game, unwilling to let the rainstorm interfere with their chance to secure a victory. The exchange between Alonso, Showalter and the groundskeepers, as well as the rookie's clutch hit, create a memorable and engaging moment in this Mets-Braves matchup.

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big situation in Queens last night the

Mets were up two runs with only two outs

to go but the rain started pouring down

and they said all right let's tarp this

baby and peed a lot just like let's just