Umpire Secretly Rooting for Dodgers Shocking Non-Reviewable Call Gifts Run Mets Fans Outraged
The New York Mets’ latest showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers has ignited a full-blown firestorm across Major League Baseball — not because of a home run, but because of a controversial non-reviewable call that handed the Dodgers a key run and potentially shifted the entire momentum of the game.
The Call That Set Everything Off
It happened in the top of the seventh inning with the game tied and tension rising. A close play at the plate saw Dodgers baserunner Mookie Betts called safe by the home plate umpire — despite replays suggesting Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez applied the tag in time. Shockingly, the call was ruled non-reviewable under current MLB rules, meaning the play stood without being sent to video review.
The result: a run for the Dodgers that would ultimately prove decisive, and a dugout full of stunned Mets players left with no recourse.
Mets Bench Explodes While Fans Erupt Online
Manager Buck Showalter stormed out of the dugout to challenge the ruling, only to be told by the umpiring crew that the call could not be reviewed due to “specific criteria” in MLB’s review policy. Fans in Citi Field unleashed a chorus of boos, while social media exploded with accusations of bias and favoritism.
“What are we doing here?” one Mets fan tweeted. “This isn’t baseball. It’s a scripted drama.”
The phrase “rigged” trended on X (formerly Twitter), with users questioning whether the umpire was secretly rooting for the Dodgers, given the one-sided nature of close calls throughout the night.
A Pattern or a Coincidence
This isn’t the first time this umpire — whose name is now on the lips of angry fans everywhere — has been in the middle of a Dodgers controversy. In two previous matchups this season, the same official made highly criticized strike zone decisions that appeared to favor Los Angeles.
While there’s no hard evidence of intentional bias, critics argue that when multiple blown calls benefit the same team, it’s fair to ask the tough questions.
Former players and sports analysts have joined the conversation. One MLB Network host said:
“This is exactly why fans lose faith. If you’re going to make a game-altering call, at least allow it to be reviewed. The Mets got robbed, plain and simple.”
Dodgers Stay Quiet Mets Demand Answers
The Dodgers have remained tight-lipped in the aftermath. Manager Dave Roberts said only that “the ump made the call, and we’ll take it.” Meanwhile, Buck Showalter demanded clarification from the league.
“We’re going to have a conversation with the league office,” Showalter said postgame. “That play affected everything, and our players deserve better.”
The Mets organization is reportedly submitting a formal request for MLB to examine the ruling and consider changes to the review rules moving forward.
Pressure Mounts for MLB to Address Officiating Crisis
With growing frustration around inconsistent and non-reviewable calls, many are calling on MLB to adopt a more comprehensive review system and even implement automated umpiring technology, particularly for game-changing plays.
Baseball fans aren’t asking for perfection — they’re demanding fairness, transparency, and accountability. When a run is handed out based on a mistake that can’t be corrected, it undermines the integrity of the entire sport.
Final Word
Whether it was incompetence, oversight, or something more concerning, one thing is clear — the Mets were on the wrong end of a call that never should have stood. Until MLB reforms its review policies and holds officials accountable, fans will continue to wonder if some games are being decided by more than just talent on the field.
