Mendoza started going off on Ortiz from the dugout during the top of the fourth inning when a pitch thrown to Mark Vientos on a 3-0 count appeared to be a ball. Vientos prepared to walk to first, but Ortiz called the pitch a strike. Mendoza was clearly upset about the call.

Carlos Mendoza Praised by Mets Fans for Eruption Toward Umpire in Pirates Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets looked like they regained their early-season form with their wins over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and Thursday, but they took another step back on Friday.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected from Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth inning for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz.