Why did the Mets pitch to Nico Hoerner? (Hour 2)

The Mully & Haugh Show dives into a dramatic Cubs victory over the Mets, highlighting Nico Hoerner's game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after a series of strategic bullpen moves and managerial decisions. The episode opens with shock over the Mets pitching to Hoerner, a top hitter with runners in scoring position, and celebrates the Cubs' sweep and five-game win streak despite a sluggish offensive showing earlier in the series. The focus then shifts to Craig Counsell’s masterful managerial decisions—pinch-hitting, pinch-running, and bullpen deployment—that maximized depth and creativity, especially with newly acquired relievers like Corbin Martin, Riley Martin, and 39-year-old Caleb Thielbar. The hosts praise the Cubs’ resilience and depth, contrasting it with the Mets’ 11-game losing streak and growing scrutiny around manager Carlos Mendoza. The conversation also turns to Mune Murakami’s breakout performance with two three-game home run streaks, his 450-foot blasts, and the surprise of how the White Sox secured him on a modest two-year deal. The episode concludes with a deep dive into Murakami’s power, flexibility, and potential to reach 50 home runs, while questioning why he wasn’t pursued by bigger-market teams like the Yankees or Dodgers.