Luis Severino pitched six shutout innings as the New York Mets defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night. Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back home runs to secure the victory. However, the game took an unexpected turn when Mets closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth inning before throwing a pitch due to a foreign substance found on his hand and glove. According to Major League Baseball rules, the use of illegal foreign substances can result in a 10-game suspension.
Díaz explained that he uses a mix of rosin and sweat on his hand, along with rubbing it in the dirt before pitching. Despite his explanation, he was ejected from the game and may face a suspension. The Mets manager acknowledged the umpires' decision to enforce the rules.
