Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez saved from ‘awkward conversation’ by Mets double play
By Christian Arnold
Published on August 5, 2026.
Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez were having an "awkward conversation" during the SNY broadcast on Tuesday night when a Mets double play saved them from an "an awkward conversation". The two broadcasters were discussing the team's mascot and logo, a depiction of a Native American, when Hernandez mentioned the old Milwaukee Braves, and Cohen mentioned the team’s mascot and logos. The conversation continued when the Mets' outfielder Steven Kwan grounded into a 4-6-3 double play to end the inning. Cohen then made a joke about the good defensive play by the Mets, which changed the conversation. The use of Native American imagery has been controversial over the years, with several professional sports teams changing their names and logos to move away from the imagery.
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