An ugly weekend ended with an even uglier loss, as the New York Mets were shutout 9-0 on Father’s Day and swept at home by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Griffin Canning endured a rough outing, walking five and giving up six runs on just four hits—his third time allowing more than three runs in his last four starts. His command issues loomed large, as free passes and a wild pitch opened the door for Tampa Bay. The scoring began with Jonathan Aranda crossing the plate on a force out, followed by Jake Mangum scoring on a wild pitch.
Kameron Misner came around on a Danny Jansen single, and Junior Caminero later scored on a groundout. Aranda dealt the final blow against Canning with a two-run double, plating Josh Lowe and Caminero. Canning was charged with the run, even though Kranick was charged with the hit against.
Though Max Kranick and Ty Adcock delivered scoreless appearances in relief, Ryne Stanek once again faltered, allowing two hits and a walk before surrendering a three-run homer to Junior Caminero that stretched the deficit to nine. Outfielder Jared Young had to step in and record the final out of the frame with a fly ball to center. Tampa Bay scored 24 runs throughout this weekend, which is the most runs allowed by the Mets’ pitching staff in one series this season.
On the mound for Tampa Bay, Shane Baz dominated the Mets over 6 2/3 innings, scattering three hits, issuing four walks, and striking out six. The Rays’ bullpen finished the job, silencing New York’s lineup outside of scattered hits from Luisangel Acuña, Francisco Álvarez, Ronny Mauricio, and Brandon Nimmo. The Mets went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded 12.
Player of the Game: Ty Adcock
While pitching was not the name of the game for the Mets, Ty Adcock was the lone bright spot on the mound, going 1 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out four.
On Deck
The Mets have a much-needed off day on Monday but will be right back at it, as they travel to Atlanta to take on the Braves at Truist Park. David Peterson (5-2, 2.49 ERA) will look to stop the bleeding for New York but will have to toe the slab against Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.11 ERA) for Atlanta. First pitch will be at 7:15 pm ET and will be broadcast on SNY and Mets Radio 880 AM.
