Mets rally after ABS system blunder to beat Diamondbacks

Ronny Mauricio's walk-off single in the 10th inning secures victory after controversial call in the 5th

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:36am

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The New York Mets overcame a controversial call from the automated ball-strike (ABS) system in the 5th inning to rally and defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in extra innings. Trailing 3-2 after the ABS system incorrectly called a strike on what should have been ball four, the Mets regrouped and tied the game before Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th.

Why it matters

The ABS system has been a source of controversy in Major League Baseball, with players and managers voicing concerns about its accuracy and impact on the game. This incident highlights the challenges teams face when the technology fails, and the resilience required to overcome those setbacks.

The details

In the 5th inning, Mets reliever Huascar Brazobán thought he had induced an inning-ending strikeout, but the ABS system called the pitch a strike. The batter, Adrian Del Castillo, then delivered a game-tying two-run single, putting the Mets behind 3-2. However, the team rallied to tie the game in the 9th inning before Ronny Mauricio's walk-off single in the 10th secured the victory.

  • In the 5th inning, the controversial ABS call occurred.
  • The Mets tied the game in the 9th inning.
  • Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.

The players

Ronny Mauricio

A Mets prospect who came through with the game-winning hit in the 10th inning.

Huascar Brazobán

The Mets reliever who was on the mound when the controversial ABS call occurred in the 5th inning.

Adrian Del Castillo

The Diamondbacks batter who delivered the game-tying two-run single after the ABS call in the 5th inning.

Carlos Mendoza

The Mets manager who discussed the challenges of the ABS system and how teams must overcome those setbacks.

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What they’re saying

“That's not an easy situation. And it's new for all of us here. You think you're out of the woods, and before you know it, you got to get back on the mound.”

— Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager

What’s next

The Mets and Diamondbacks will continue their series on Wednesday, with both teams looking to build on the momentum from this dramatic game.

The takeaway

The Mets' ability to rally after a controversial ABS call demonstrates the resilience and adaptability required to succeed in the modern game of baseball, where technology plays an increasingly prominent role.