Mets’ Struggles Continue as Brewers Hand Them Seventh Straight Loss

Milwaukee Dominates with Late Comeback

MILWAUKEE — The New York Mets faced yet another defeat, falling 7-6 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. This marks the Mets’ seventh consecutive loss and their 11th in the last 12 games, leaving fans and players alike disheartened.

Close Encounter Turns Sour

In a heart-wrenching ninth inning, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz took the mound, only to be greeted by a walk-off home run from Isaac Collins. With that, Díaz walked off the field, reflecting the overall struggles of the team.

• Game Highlights:
  • The Mets squandered a five-run lead.
  • Sean Manaea, starting pitcher for the Mets, struggled, contributing to the collapse.
  • The Brewers extended their winning streak to nine games, owning the best record in MLB.

Pitching Woes

Sean Manaea’s Uninspiring Performance

Manaea’s struggles were evident once again. He pitched only four innings, allowing four earned runs and striking out five, unable to protect the initial lead established by the Mets.

• Manaea’s Stats:
  • Pitch Count: 87 pitches
  • Earned Runs: 4
  • Hits Allowed: 6
  • Walks: 2

This underwhelming performance followed a previous start where he surrendered five earned runs over 5⅔ innings against Cleveland.

Early Offense Fizzles

The Mets started strong with offensive contributions but could not maintain momentum.

• Key Offensive Plays:
  • First Inning: Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil each had RBI singles after Francisco Lindor reached base.
  • Second Inning: Brett Baty hit his 12th homer of the season, driving the Mets to a 3-0 lead.
  • Fourth Inning: Cedric Mullins hit a home run, extending the lead to 5-0.

However, as the game progressed, the Mets’ offensive drive dwindled.

Pivotal Moments

Despite a strong start, the Mets failed to close out the game, with critical moments shifting the momentum to the Brewers:

• Fifth Inning: William Contreras hit a home run, bringing the Brewers within 5-1. Manaea subsequently faced more trouble, loading the bases and giving up a two-run single to Joey Ortiz.
• Eighth Inning: The Brewers tied the game with an RBI single from Ortiz after the Mets’ bullpen faltered.

What’s Next for the Mets?

As tensions rise, the Mets will look to regroup against their upcoming opponents at Citi Field. With players like Pete Alonso poised to break franchise records, the pressure mounts for the team to find their rhythm.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Home Games: The Mets will face key matchups where Alonso seeks to surpass Darryl Strawberry’s record of 252 career home runs.
• Team Dynamics: The Mets need to strategize not only to improve their pitching but also to regain their offensive spark.

Conclusion

The Mets’ recent string of losses raises concerns about the team’s future performance. As they prepare for the next series, fans will eagerly anticipate changes that can revitalize the team’s prospects for the remainder of the season. Keep an eye on critical players and upcoming games that could mark a turn in the Mets’ fortunes.