Mets Struggle Again in Close Loss to Brewers
The Mets faced another tough night in Milwaukee, starting with two runs scored by the Brewers early in the game. Unfortunately, the Mets couldn’t capitalize, ending with a 3-2 loss. This marks their fifth consecutive defeat and their ninth loss in just ten games.
Despite some strong plays, the team’s offense seemed stuck in a rut. Manager Carlos Mendoza’s lineup faced off against top-notch pitching, but the results were disheartening. A lackluster performance, particularly from star pitcher Kodai Senga, left them struggling.
In the ninth inning, the game ended dramatically when Starling Marte was thrown out at home trying to score from second base on a single from Jeff McNeill. Marte appeared to have a chance to score but was tagged out by catcher William Contreras after a well-placed throw from Blake Perkins.
The Mets managed only five hits throughout the game, leaving many to wonder if they can break free from this offensive slump. David Stearns, the president of baseball operations, reassured fans of the team’s potential for improvement, stating that coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Burns aren’t the issue.
It’s now the third game in a row where they’ve failed to score more than two runs. In fact, over the last two games, they’ve accumulated just six hits—quite troubling for any team.
Brandon Woodruff, the Brewers’ pitcher, provided significant challenges, allowing only two runs while racking up eight strikeouts in seven innings. The Mets managed to score first with a home run from Juan Soto, but things went downhill from there.
Marte also hit a homer, bringing the Mets to a 2-0 lead initially. This was a bright spot; it was his fifth homer of the season, breaking a mini-drought for him.
The Brewers didn’t take long to respond. Caleb Durbin’s double advanced the Brewers and a mistake by Senga, who booted a grounder, would contribute to trouble later on.
The turning point came when Bryce Tarlan tied the game in the fifth with a two-run homer. Senga, who had previously shown promise, has now allowed five homers over his last four starts—quite a contrast to the first part of his season.
In a somewhat chaotic finish, Senga was replaced after walking Contreras to load the bases. Brooks Raley came in, but Mets fans held their breath as the situation became tense. Yelich hit a fielder’s choice that preserved the Mets’ one-run deficit.
The Mets’ final chance to bounce back came in the fourth inning when Brandon Nimmo walked, and McNeill hit a single, but the hopes quickly faded after Alvarez hit into a double play.
In the end, the Mets couldn’t turn things around, with their bullpen managing to hold the Brewers scoreless afterward. It’s hard not to feel a bit down about this latest stretch for the team. They need something to shift the momentum before the season slips away further.
