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Team broadcaste­r Bob Brenly issued an apology for a comment about Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman’s head covering that the right-hander said had racist undertones. “During last night’s game, I made a poor attempt at humor that was insensitiv­e and wrong,” Brenly, a former D’backs manager, said in a statement Wednesday. “I apologize to Marcus Stroman and have reached out directly to share those thoughts. I have had several conversati­ons with the D’backs and we agree that seeking sensitivit­y training is an important step so that I can continue to learn from my mistakes in order to be better in the future.” Brenly, working for Bally Sports Arizona, made the remark about Stroman’s headwear during the fourth inning of the D’backs’ 6-5, 10-inning win Tuesday night in Phoenix. “Pretty sure that’s the same durag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets,” Brenly said. Stroman, after learning of Brenly’s comments, tweeted after the game: “Onward and upward... through all adversity and racist undertones. The climb continues through all!” Stroman, who’s Black, also retweeted several responses, some in support, others with racist taunts. “I was very disappoint­ed when I heard it,” Mets manager Luis Rojas said during a video call. “If it was like a joke or something, I didn’t get it and a lot of people didn’t get it. I think it’s completely inappropri­ate.” Stroman has been outspoken about racial and social justice issues, particular­ly after the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapoli­s . ... Pete Alonso scored Francisco Lindor with a go-ahead single in the ninth, James McCann homered and drove in four, and the Mets beat the D’backs 7-6 on Wednesday. D’backs starter Madison Bumgarner lasted just two innings.

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