Mets broadcaster admits being 'sick to my stomach' over Braves pitcher’s brutal outing

An Atlanta Braves fan blew a kiss to The Freeze, but his taunt went awry as he got a taste of his own medicine. (This video contains AI-assisted content)

Atlanta Braves reliever Connor Thomas had about as bad a day at the office as possible on Monday night against the New York Mets. In fact, it was so bad that MLB legend Keith Hernandez could barely watch what was taking place at Citi Field.

Hernandez, who has been a commentator on Mets broadcasts for nearly 30 years, was in a unique spot in the booth on Monday.

Witnessing the mightily struggling team pound Atlanta 14-3 had to have been a nice change of pace for Hernandez given the team's many inconsistencies this season, but he didn't exactly love how the team eventually got to its dominating victory.

"I'm sorry, I just think that's criminal what we just witnessed," Hernandez said during the bottom of the eighth inning.

Keith Hernandez speaks on stage as Stephen A. Smith and Christopher Russo host SiriusXM shows live from Fanatics Fest at Javits Center on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Jason Mendez/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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"Poor kid, you just want to give him a hug," Hernandez continued while the broadcast panned to Thomas in the Braves dugout. "Literally, I'm sick to my stomach. I'm not a happy camper."

"Criminal" may be too harsh a word to describe Thomas' outing against New York, but Hernandez feeling bad for the relief pitcher is certainly understandable.

Connor Thomas of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Rayni Shiring/MLB Photos via