Legendary Mets announcer Gary Cohen was visibly dissatisfied with the prolonged rain delay at a recent Mets-Tigers match. His frustration, captured on camera, resonated with fans and ignited a conversation about the handling of game delays in the MLB.
The day in question was April 3, 2024, a Tuesday that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. The Mets were set to play the Tigers at Citi Field, but the forecast was far from promising.
Despite the looming weather, the decision to postpone the game was not made until late into the evening. The delay left fans, reporters, and broadcasters, including Cohen, stranded at the park for hours.
Cohen’s displeasure was captured during a segment on SNY. As the cameras rolled, the experienced announcer expressed his frustration with the situation, presumably under the impression that he was no longer on-air.
“We’ll be here when the game starts and until then, you guys just get the snacks that you can and try and keep nourished,” said Cohen, holding back a smirk before rolling his eyes and displaying obvious annoyance.
The clip was shared on Twitter by @TalkinBaseball_, and it quickly went viral among the baseball community.
Cohen’s candid display of emotion struck a chord with Mets fans, who appreciated his raw and genuine reaction. Many took to social media to express their support and share their similar frustrations.
“The Mets will do that to you…,” tweeted one fan. “Can u blame the man,” wrote another. “I love it! He’s one of us,” commented a third.
After more than two and a half hours, the Mets finally announced the game’s postponement. The rescheduled match was set for the following Thursday at 1:10 p.m.
The Mets’ initial decision to not call the game early, despite a grim forecast, left many annoyed and inconvenienced. Cohen’s on-air discontent shed light on the issue, sparking discussions about how such situations should be handled in the future.
Despite the rain delay fiasco, the show must go on for the Mets. After losing four straight games at the start of the season, the team is eager to turn things around.
Adrian Houser is set to make his season debut Wednesday, opposite Casey Mize. However, another day of inclement weather may be on the horizon, potentially leading to yet another testing day at Citi Field.
