During the Mets' game against the Orioles, a foul ball hit by Cedric Mullins whizzed past announcer Keith Hernandez in the broadcast booth. As play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen tracked the ball's flight, he noted that Hernandez was completely unaware until seconds later when he flinched after hearing the ball hit the ground. The moment caused laughter in the booth, with Cohen humorously recalling how dangerous the situation could have been had the ball been closer to Hernandez. Hernandez attributed his delayed reaction to his age, joking about his failing eyesight and reflexes.
In the seventh inning of the Mets' game against the Orioles, a foul ball flew past Keith Hernandez in the broadcast booth, catching him by surprise. Garcia's pitch was hit by Cedric Mullins, and the ball soared behind home plate towards Hernandez. SNY play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen tracked the ball's flight and noted that Hernandez was unaware until he flinched upon hearing it hit the ground. The moment brought laughter to the announcers, with Cohen humorously reflecting on the incident's potential danger if the ball had been closer.
The replay showed Cohen attempting to catch the foul ball as it approached the booth, while Hernandez remained oblivious until the last moment. After the incident, Cohen remarked, "I mean, we can laugh about it now. But if that ball had been just a few feet more to the left, you could've been done for the season, or maybe forever! You could've been back in the incinerator!" Hernandez jokingly blamed his age for the delayed reaction, saying, "My eyes are going on me, and my reflexes!"
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