If Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza, Steve Cohen Should Make MLB’s Boldest Move originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets’ summer struggles are officially turning into a full-blown collapse, and owner Steve Cohen is rapidly facing a Carlos Mendoza-sized problem.

Ahead of tonight’s Little League Classic in Williamsport between the Mets and Mariners, several players from each team renewed a ritual that has become a staple of this event.

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Rookie Nolan McLean delivered what the Mets needed in his MLB debut, striking out eight and flashing some clutch leather over 5⅓ scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

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The first pitch was a ball. The second, Rodríguez lined toward McLean, who fielded the ball on one hop behind his back, and then had the presence of mind to throw to second for a chance at a double-play.