Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play at the plate in which Hubie Brooks is called out. The Mets beat Atlanta, 3 – 1, with Ron Darling getting the win.

On May 9, 1984 — Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play at the plate in which Hubie Brooks is called out At the plate in the bottom of the 4th. The Mets beat Atlanta, 3 – 1, with Ron Darling getting the win.

Ron Darling, who inadvertently starts West’s meltdown with a two-out single to center that prompts Brooks to try and score from second base.

 

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