Derek Jeter is facing backlash over an “unprofessional” moment during Mets post-game coverage

Mr. and Mrs. Mets made a special appearance with the Fox crew, among others Kevin Burkhardt, Alex Rodríguez, David OrtizAnd Derek Jeter, down the third base line at Citi Field after the Mets' impressive 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday night.

The mood changed when Ortiz directed some playful banter New York Mets Pair aimed specifically at Ms. Met. Things escalated when Mr. Met approached Ortiz for a light-hearted confrontation.

However, David Ortiz continued his teasing, causing Derek Jeter to shuffle his note cards, get up from his seat, and walk away from the table.

Derek Jeter is labeled “lame” after David Ortiz's playful banter with Mr. and Mrs. Met

MLB Legend Derek Jeter is facing criticism after being labeled “lame” for his reaction during a lighthearted moment involving David Ortiz and Mr. and Mrs. Met.

After the Mets' 12-6 victory over the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS, Ortiz playfully teased the legendary duo while joined by the Fox crew at Citi Field. “My girl is here. Come here, darling,” the former Red Sox player said to Mrs. Met before hugging her and kissing her on the cheek.

He didn't stop there, even after Mr. Met approached him for a light-hearted confrontation. “Look, Kevin, when you win, everything is divisible,” Ortiz said, leaving Burkhardt and Rodrigez speechless. “I just made that up; Everything is divisible.”

“Is this a love triangle?” Burkhardt asked as Ortiz began to walk away with Mrs. Met. “I think this is a show for another network.”

Derek Jeter stands up abruptly during the live broadcast

Although Derek Jeter seemed to be having fun up until that point, fans were taken aback when he suddenly started arranging his note cards, stood up, and walked away from the table.

The former Yankees captain tapped his cards on the desk as the others laughed and stood stoically while Mr. Met sat in Ortiz's chair and pretended to talk on air. Jeter took a quick look back at the entire situation, leaving many doubts about his ability to engage in the playful conversation.

“Jeter is so lame and decides to be a hater at every opportunity,” one sports fan said after observing his reaction to the situation.

“Jeter has the personality of a used washcloth that has dried slightly,” said another.

Derek Jeter is facing huge backlash from sports fans

The comments continued to pour in, with many social media users agreeing that Derek Jeter's personality was “dry.”

“It must suck to be so dry that you can't even laugh or smile at something like that,” one user said.

“Everyone’s laughing and having a good time…then you have Jeter with the smelly face on his head. “What’s his problem?” asked another.

“Being triggered by Mr & Mrs Met is crazy,” said a third, while a fourth chimed in: “He's got the personality of a ceiling fan…”

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The New York Mets return to California for NLCS Game 6

The NLCS returns to Los Angeles after a thrilling Game 5 at Citi Field, where the Mets kept their season alive with a commanding 12-6 victory over the Dodgers.

The Mets managed eight runs in the first three innings and relied on a strong bullpen performance to earn the win. While the Dodgers still lead the series 3-2, the Mets are making it clear they won't go down without a fight.

It's a remarkable feat that the Mets didn't record a single strikeout in Game 5. They scored 12 runs on 14 hits and drew five walks and three hit batters, sending 44 hitters to the plate without a single whiff.

Game 6 is scheduled to take place Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, where the stakes couldn't be higher. A Dodgers win would send them to the World Series, while a Mets victory would force a thrilling Game 7 on Monday.