Mets' Carlos Mendoza lets another controversial call stand after saying team missed challenge in Saturday loss
In a bizarre play during the Mets' game against the Angels, Juan Soto was called out at first base after Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel threw his glove, with the ball inside, to pitcher Jack Kochanowicz. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza chose not to challenge the call, despite visible uncertainty from his team about whether the catch was secure. The decision drew scrutiny, especially after Mendoza was criticized for not challenging a pivotal call in the previous game.
- ▪Juan Soto was called out after Nolan Schanuel threw his glove with the ball inside to first base.
- ▪The umpire ruled Soto out even though there was debate over whether Kochanowicz fully secured the glove before Soto reached the base.
- ▪Carlos Mendoza did not challenge the call, following criticism for a similar decision in the prior game against the Angels.
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Sports Mets' Carlos Mendoza lets another controversial call stand after saying team missed challenge in Saturday loss Juan Soto looked safe after a wacky play where Angels' Nolan Schanuel threw his entire glove to get him out By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 3, 2026 7:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Phillies And Red Sox ALREADY Fire Their Managers: Too Premature? | The Ricky Cobb Show Just about a month into the MLB season, the Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies have already fired their managers in Alex Cora and Rob Thompson, respectively.
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