Milwaukee – Mets Continue Slide with Loss to Brewers

Even Edwin Diaz couldn’t escape the rough patch that has plagued the Mets over the past couple of weeks.

The All-Star closer trudged off the mound after allowing a pivotal hit on Sunday—Isaac Collins sent a slider soaring to the right field fence, sealing a seventh straight loss for the Mets, with a final score of 7-6 after 12 innings at American Family Field.

It was a tough blow for the Mets, who relinquished a five-run lead earlier in the game. Sean Manaea struggled in the middle innings, and the usually reliable bullpen couldn’t secure the advantage. The Brewers capped off their eighth victory, showcasing their continued hot streak.

Diaz has only appeared in three games within the last two weeks, notably closing out the final one in the eighth inning before Collins’ decisive hit. The Brewers now sit atop the MLB with an impressive nine-game winning streak.

Manaea’s latest outing further showcased his struggles as a Mets starter. The left-hander threw 87 pitches over four innings, allowing six hits and two walks while striking out five. It was another tough performance for him, mirroring his previous start against Cleveland where he gave up five earned runs.

In the first inning, the Mets struck first with RBI singles from Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil after Francisco Lindor led off with a walk and stole second base. They managed to send seven batters to the plate during that inning against Quinn Priester.

Brett Baty’s homer in the second inning pushed the Mets to a 3-0 lead. It was Baty’s 12th home run of the season, marking his first since July 21.

In the third inning, Ronny Mauricio contributed another RBI single after Pete Alonso’s double. Alonso tied Daryl Strawberry for the franchise’s all-time home run record, sitting at 252 and poised to break it in front of home fans this week.

Cedric Mullins added to the Mets’ cushion with his first home run for the team, extending the lead to 5-0 in the fourth inning. Mullins had a slow start after joining from the Orioles but found his rhythm with two hits over the weekend.

William Contreras put the Brewers on the board in the fifth, narrowing the gap to 5-1. However, after Manaea struggled to contain runners, Joey Ortiz delivered a two-run single that significantly closed the deficit.

Alonso’s RBI double then chased Priester from the game, giving the Mets a 6-3 cushion. Soto’s single and a sacrifice bunt from Brandon Nimmo helped set the stage.

After Manaea allowed a leadoff single to Collins in the fifth, Contreras hit another homer, pulling the Brewers within one run at 6-5.

Tyler Rodgers faced some challenges in the seventh but managed to escape a jam, thanks to a double play. Contreras’ single had threatened to break the game wide open, but the Mets held on.

HealthLee, unfortunately, couldn’t maintain the lead, giving up an RBI single to Ortiz in the eighth. It was a rough day for the Mets, struggling to regain momentum and control over the game.