The high-voltage action is on this 2025 MLB season! And it’s not just the games lighting things up—even the chatter on the airwaves is turning heads. The New York Mets pulled off a 6–5 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. But what really stole the spotlight wasn’t a home run or a diving catch—it was a conversation caught live by a mic during the SNY TV broadcast. So, what exactly happened?
During Juan Soto’s at-bat, former Mets star Keith Hernandez didn’t hold back his frustration with the team’s struggles at the plate. We all know about the Mets’ poor offense lately, but hearing a Mets legend roast his former team on-air? That caused a real stir among fans. And the conversation didn’t end there!
While Keith called it a “p–s-poor batting” performance, Gary Cohen jumped into the conversation, too. With both the Mets and Marlins delivering sloppy offense and the game tied 4–4, tensions were running high. Tyrone Taylor tried to put runners on the corners to start the 10th inning. But Luis Torrens was thrown out, Francisco Lindor moved to third, and Juan Soto was left grounded, leaving the Mets empty-handed.
Keith is a treasure
— JoAnn Nadur (@JTN_5256) April 4, 2025
It’s true. The New York Mets’ offense has been poor, and it was quite visible during the Mets-Marlins matchup. However, the poor offense was again highlighted in the opening day series, where the Mets faced the Houston Astros, resulting in a 3-3 record. Hernandez said, “They’re running wild on this pitcher, as well.” But the Bronx Bombers have struggled to generate enough runs since opening day as well.
And while we can expect more brutal honesty from the booth, fans are already split on how they feel about it. Let’s dive into what they’re saying.
Booth conversations have left fans in a frenzy
The Mets-Marlins game didn’t just leave fans with questions about the team—it left them talking about Keith Hernandez. One fan said, “Give my man Keith some slack; it’s still early in the season,” reminding everyone that it’s still just April. But Hernandez has already been swinging for the fences with his commentary, hasn’t he?
An X user expressed his satisfaction, ”in love these guys,” showing that these off-script moments add another layer of fun to the game. Beyond the laughs, though, the raw honesty also spotlighted the Mets’ need to fix their offense—fast.
While many seem to agree with the way Keith Hernandez criticized the New York team during Juan Soto’s play, a Mets fan still considers Juan Soto a superstar. He said, “Juan is a King.” This clearly indicates the amount of respect and trust he has for Juan Soto, and somehow, it makes sense. Soto had a decorated 2024 career, where he posted a .288/.419/.569 slash line along with 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, and 129 walks. That’s quite impressive, right?
Still, what matters now is how Soto steps up when the Mets need him most—and so far, that’s been missing. One fan voiced concern, writing, “We don’t need Soto sliding head first into a base, potentially breaking his wrist in a game in April up 5 runs in the 8th inning.” Fair point. With how much the Mets invested in Soto, they can’t afford a risky injury in a meaningless moment.
And finally, another fan couldn’t stop laughing at the booth antics: “Omg! I was watching the game, and when Gary said, ‘That IS the pitcher,’ I just burst out laughing! Poor Keith! I don’t know how Gary kept his composure because I sure lost mine!” Honestly, same.
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