Getting swept by the Phillies sure felt like rock bottom, but as we’ve experienced time and time again this year, there is always an even rockier bottom waiting. Case in point: Jonah Tong lasted just 2/3 of an inning in his start against the Rangers last night while surrendering six runs, and the Mets were immediately doomed to their seventh consecutive loss. As if that wasn’t painful enough, Jacob deGrom made his return to Citi Field and largely shut his former down over the course of seven innings. The Mets’ lead for the last wild card spot is now at just half a game. There is nothing but pain and suffering in this life.
The clock is ticking for the team to turn things around and avoid a disastrous ending to the season.
Around the National League East
The Phillies continue to inch closer to clinching the National League East with an 8-2 victory over the Royals.
A perfect throw from James Wood nabbed the potential tying run in the ninth to help the Nationals preserve a comeback 6-5 win over the Pirates.
Around Major League Baseball
The Diamondbacks erased a late deficit, but ultimately blew their own two-run lead in the ninth to fall to the Twins 9-8.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore bravely tried to contemplate the fresh horrors that might be in store for the Mets this weekend in his Rangers series preview.
This Date in Mets History
A mysterious Mets player hit a walk-off single to lead the Mets to an extra-inning 1-0 victory over the Pirates on this date in 2010.