During the New York Mets’ 3-2, 10-inning victory over the Detroit Tigers on May 13, 2026, a controversial ABS challenge unfolded in the sixth inning involving right fielder Brett Baty. After striking out, Baty raised his arm but failed to tap his helmet as required to officially contest the call, leading umpire Junior Valentine to incorrectly assume he had initiated a challenge. This miscommunication resulted in the Mets losing their final challenge, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to argue the ruling post-game, claiming Valentine misinterpreted the situation. Baty’s confusion was evident as he pleaded with the umpire after the strike call was upheld.
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