Umpires in Nationals-Mets game seemingly forget the rules, causing extra-innings delay
The recent game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals featured an unusual delay due to umpires misunderstanding the rules regarding position players pitching. The Mets scored 10 runs in the 12th inning, leading to a final score of 16-7, marking the most runs scored in an extra inning in over 40 years. The umpires had to consult the replay center to clarify the rules, highlighting a significant oversight in their officiating.
- ▪The Mets scored 10 runs in the top of the 12th inning.
- ▪The final score was 16-7, the most runs scored in an extra inning in over 40 years.
- ▪Umpires mistakenly thought the eight-run rule applied to extra innings, causing a delay.
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OutKick-Sports Umpires in Nationals-Mets game seemingly forget the rules, causing extra-innings delay The final score was 16-7 in what became the most runs scored in an extra inning in over 40 years By Austin Perry OutKick Published May 19, 2026 1:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ talks to baseball fans at Subway Series ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ talks to baseball fans at the Subway Series matchup between the New York Mets and New York Yankees. Baseball is a game of rules. Written rules, unwritten rules, you name it.
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