During the Brewers-Mets series, a hard slide by Rhys Hoskins led to tensions between Jeff McNeil and no physical altercations occurred.

During the first game of the Brewers-Mets series, tensions flared between the New York Mets' second baseman Jeff McNeil and Milwaukee's Rhys Hoskins after a hard slide into second base. Both benches and bullpens spilled onto the field, but no physical altercations occurred. The Mets challenged the play for a slide violation, but the call stood after a replay review. Both players downplayed the incident, with McNeil stating he is not seeking retribution and just wants to focus on playing good baseball and winning the series.