Some decisions in baseball raise eyebrows. Others raise entire fan bases out of their seats in disbelief. When logic goes on vacation and strategy tags along, chaos takes the field. That’s exactly what unfolded recently in a game that was already tough to win—and somehow made tougher by choice. At the center of it all? Two names that spell doom for pitchers everywhere: Juan Soto and Pete Alonso.

When you walk a player, you better be confident of getting the next player at-bat, out.  Just ask Nestor Cortes what happens if you miss your mark. We have seen many pitchers get intimidated by Juan Soto and walk him but this was the biggest blunder the Marlins made against the Mets.

During their 10-5 loss against the Mets, the Marlins decided to walk Juan Soto and then paid the price for it. While discussing this on their podcast, Buster Olney and Hembo didn’t see any logic behind this move. Hembo said, “So, you intentionally walk Juan Soto, which I suppose at face value would make some sense. But in this case, there were runners on first and third. So the double play was already at work.”

Well, the Marlins messed up big time during this game. After walking Soto, they brought their infield in which is already a bad decision according to Hembo. But what was even more bizarre was the position of the center fielder. He was 50 feet shallower than the league average meaning that the fielder was at 217 feet and was closer to right-center than center field.

Pete Alonso saw this and grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Alonso lined one to left center and to be fair nobody could have got to that ball even at their normal positions. This meant that all three runners scored and that inning ended with Alonso getting 3 more RBIs to his name.

So, after Soto got the free pass, the Marlins basically handed Alonso a gift-wrapped opportunity—and he didn’t even need to unwrap it. Strategic misfires like these don’t just cost runs; they rewrite the definition of “self-sabotage.” In a league where every inch matters, the Marlins gave away miles. And against sluggers like Soto and Alonso, that’s not just risky—it’s baseball malpractice.

Avoid Juan Soto at your own risk: The Mets’ new offensive threat

Opposing pitchers thought they were making smart moves—strategic, even. But what they’re really doing is handing out invitations to chaos, one intentional walk at a time. Because in the Mets’ stacked lineup, avoiding one name doesn’t mean safety. It means consequences. And no, the carnage isn’t coming from the shadows. It’s right there, loud and clear. Just ask the guy with a smirk—Juan Soto.

Juan Soto is one of the most dominant batters in the game and no soul can deny it. His presence at the plate can be felt throughout the stadium, especially the pitchers. To mitigate this danger the pitchers usually walk him and do not take any risks. After his recent statement, I don’t think the pitchers will want to walk him anymore.

During a press conference, Soto was asked about what he thinks when pitchers walk him. He said, “Whenever they don’t want to pitch to me, I know I have someone behind me who can make it worse for them, so I’m really happy about that.” The person behind him is Pete Alonso, and he can make it worse. Soto trusts that Alonso can back him up and deliver for the team.

So, the plan to avoid Soto? It’s starting to look like a trap of their own making. With Alonso looming in the on-deck circle like a wrecking ball in waiting, pitchers aren’t dodging danger—they’re doubling it. The Mets didn’t just stack power; they weaponized it. And now, every walk to Soto might just be the first step toward a scoreboard meltdown.