Mets lose heartbreaker to Cubs after controversial play at plate for final out: 'Wrong call'

For eight innings, the Mets grew frustrated with bats that would not awaken. For the final inning, the frustration was redirected to a ruling from the MLB Replay Center that “cost us a game,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. Pete Alonso was thrown out at the plate in a chaotic finish to a 1-0 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday at Citi Field, where 22,485 fans, one manager and one clubhouse were upset at the league's interpretation of what constitutes blocking the plate. 10 Mets second base Jeff McNeil (1) hits a fly ball for an out, New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) tries to score and is tagged out to end the ninth inning. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST 10 Mets second base Jeff McNeil (1) hits a