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Video of Mariners dugout reporter typing into phone midgame stirs controversy
TL;DR
A video showing Mariners dugout reporter Angie Mentick typing on her phone during a game has sparked controversy. This incident occurred after the Mariners lost to the Padres in a dramatic ninth-inning finish.
Key points
- Mariners lost to Padres 7-6
- Jackson Merrill drove in the game-winning run
- Angie Mentick typed on her phone during the game
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The Seattle Mariners suffered a devastating loss on April 15 when Jackson Merrill drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning of the San Diego Padresâ 7-6 win.
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Merrill was credited with a double, the thrilling conclusion to a five-run ninth inning at Petco Park.
Mariners dugout reporter Angie Mentick had a tough night herself.
Not only was she tasked with conducting postgame interviews with players who probably didnât want to talk about the game they just lost, Mentick was reamed on social media after a fan posted a video of her typing something into her smartphone during the game.
Spoiler alert: Mentick was doing her job. She appeared to be using Googleâs Gemini assistant to research âgood questions after a tough loss in baseball.â Thatâs what she typed into her phone, at least.
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Mentick took her share of flack from fans who, like the original poster, questioned her ability to do her job without the help of an AI agent.
But that controversy was tame compared to the existence of the video itself. How many people have to worry about strangers recording their every action on the job?
Thom Brennaman was fired by the Cincinnati Reds when a hot mic caught him using a homophobic slur, a completely unnecessary off-camera remark during a 2020 broadcast. ESPNâs Stephen A. Smith was while in attendance at an Indiana Pacers game.
Q&A
What happened during the Mariners game against the Padres?
The Seattle Mariners lost to the San Diego Padres 7-6, with Jackson Merrill driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Why is Angie Mentick's phone use during the game controversial?
The controversy stems from a video showing Mariners dugout reporter Angie Mentick typing on her phone while the game was ongoing, raising questions about her focus during a critical moment.
What was the outcome of the Mariners vs. Padres game on April 15?
The Mariners lost the game 7-6, with a thrilling five-run ninth inning that concluded with Merrill's game-winning double.
