Mets Fans Applaud Opponent’s Near No-Hit Bid Amid Division Battle

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams nearly completed a no-hitter against the New York Mets, taking the bid into the ninth inning before Juan Soto broke it with a solo home run. After pitching 8 2/3 innings and throwing 126 pitches, Williams was pulled from the game and received a standing ovation from Mets fans at Citi Field. WFAN radio host Evan Roberts expressed strong disapproval of the Mets fans' gesture during a broadcast of Evan & Tiki, calling those who applauded the opposing pitcher "losers" and criticizing the sportsmanship shown. Roberts' co-host Tiki Barber defended the fans, arguing that recognizing an outstanding performance—even by an opponent—is acceptable. This incident has sparked debate about fan loyalty and sportsmanship amidst the Mets' ongoing struggle in the NL East standings. Meanwhile, other MLB highlights include an upcoming important pitching duel between Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, emphasizing the competitive atmosphere as teams vie for playoff positioning.