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Dodgers' Kimbrel Nearly Hits Mets' Alvarez Amid Losing Streak

4/14/2026

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On April 13, 2026, Craig Kimbrel nearly threw at Francisco Alvarez as Alvarez called for time.
Two outs in the sixth as the Dodgers led 4-0, and Alvarez tried to get into position.
Ohtani and the home-plate umpire expressed concern as Kimbrel avoided delivering the pitch.
The Mets have lost six straight games while Soto is injured, and they plan to end the skid with Nolan McLean facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Story summary

On April 13, 2026, Craig Kimbrel nearly threw at Francisco Alvarez as Alvarez called for time.
Two outs in the sixth as the Dodgers led 4-0, and Alvarez tried to get into position.
Ohtani and the home-plate umpire expressed concern as Kimbrel avoided delivering the pitch.
The Mets have lost six straight games while Soto is injured, and they plan to end the skid with Nolan McLean facing Yoshinobu Yamamoto.