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Wright argues, but still respects the umpires

Originally published: May 1, 2010 9:05 PM
Updated: May 1, 2010 9:40 PM
By DAVID LENNON  david.lennon@newsday.com

New York Mets' David Wright argues over a

Photo credit: MCT/RON CORTES | New York Mets' David Wright argues over a strike call during game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (May 1, 2010)

PHILADELPHIA - With the Mets trailing, 8-0, and Roy Halladay dealing, David Wright wasn't in a very good mood to begin with as he stepped to the plate in the sixth inning. But Wright ultimately snapped when umpire Ron Kulpa ran the count to 0-and-2 by giving Halladay what he thought was a low-and-inside called strike.

Wright briefly turned back at Kulpa for a few angry words, but then looked...

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