Mets’ Mark Canha Got Called for the Saddest Pitch Clock Violation Strikeout

The timing of this made it even worse.

There are a number of new rules in Major League Baseball this season that have given games a different look and have made things a lot more exciting. 

They’ve also led to some awkward moments, too. 

One of those awkward moments happened near the end of Monday’s Mets-Brewers game in Milwaukee when New York’s Mark Canha fell victim to the pitch clock and took an automatic third strike for not being ready in time. 

What made this so sad was the timing of it—the Mets trailed 10–0 with one out in the top of the ninth. Things were going bad enough for them. And then one of their batters gets wrung up in this embarrassing fashion? 

Brutal.

Here’s how it played out:

Mark Canha struck out on a pitch clock violation in the 9th inning of a 10-0 game pic.twitter.com/0VcJX5m5kq

— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 3, 2023

Not great, Mets fans! 

The catcher’s move there at the end was pretty funny, though. 

MLB fans had reactions: 

Walked straight to the clubhouse 😂 https://t.co/nzMA7QbSP9

— Ry_Anderson (@AreAyyyee) April 4, 2023

😂 the way he walked away kills me https://t.co/eVqdorilUz

— Camfrey15 (@cameronDwinfrey) April 3, 2023

The catcher. Lol

Struck out swinging…
Struck out looking…
And struck out …. ?? Lollygagging? https://t.co/tq9NLQiLN2

— Ali (#61) (@CastleAddict) April 3, 2023

Didn't even argue. He was so done with this game😂😂 https://t.co/DKdbnAmG2U

— Fire Snitker (@HotCorner_10) April 3, 2023