The players of the Mets de New York and the Los Angeles Dodgers They began a war of words in the middle of the fifth game of the National League championship series, playing at Citi Field, located in Queens, New York.
During the top of the fourth inning, slugger Max Muncy was dominated with a ground ball to first baseman Pete Alonso who assisted pitcher David Pederson to complete the play, who afterward chose to look Muncy in the eyes and say go sit down, accompanied by an insult.
“Go sit down, p+++,” Peterson told Muncy.
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“Sit down, bitch”
David Peterson with some words for Max Muncy pic.twitter.com/2SFEfB3FHE
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And as if that were not enough, in the next inning Cuban Andy Pagues hit a three-run home run that put the Los Angeles Dodgers a little closer on the scoreboard. However, there was something that the recipient of the Mets de New YorkFrancisco Álvarez, did not like it. So he waited for the rookie to reach home plate to let him know, but Pagues made some signs telling him to be quiet.
Francisco Alvarez had some words for Andy Pages after his home run pic.twitter.com/zZxk6e7yX5
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It should be noted that so far no one has been expelled, nor have the benches been emptied, but it is hoped that with just one more inconvenience something could happen.
The exchange of words between Peterson and Muncy, followed by the clash between Pagés and Álvarez, underscored the level of competition and excitement that has defined this series. Both teams, aware of what is at stake, are not only fighting for a place in the World Series, but also to establish their dominance on the field.
So far, this series has been a rollercoaster of emotions, with the Mets de New York and the Los Angeles Dodgers offering a high-level spectacle both sportingly and emotionally. With each game more intense than the last, fans of both teams are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see what will happen in the next chapter of this fierce battle for National League glory.
The verbal confrontation between Peterson, Muncy, Pagés and Álvarez is just an example of the intensity that surrounds these teams in their fight for the championship. As the series progresses, it looks like we will not only see more brilliant plays, but also moments of high tension that will add drama to this epic contest.
