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For the seventeenth time in their last twenty games, the Mets lost, as they let a late comeback go to waste in a 5-4 loss to the Nationals.
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Luke Weaver, who blew the Mets’ late lead and took the loss, was candid in his remarks following the game.
The United States Olympic figure skating team threw out a few ceremonial first pitches before the game.
Earlier in the day, the Mets placed Luis Robert Jr. on
the injured list with a herniated disc in his back and designated Carl Edwards Jr. for assignment, calling up Eric Wagaman and Austin Warren to take their spots on the active roster.
Fear not, Mets fans, the team claimed infielder Andy Ibáñez, who was recently designated for assignment by the A’s, off waivers.
David Lennon writes that firing Carlos Mendoza won’t fix things. And Joel Sherman says that the Mets either need to fire Mendoza now or commit to retaining him as manager for the rest of this season.
Deesha Thosar writes about the Mets’ whole mess.
Chelsea Janes writes that patience is a virtue—up to a point.
If the Mets do fire Mendoza, don’t expect Alex Cora to take the Mets’ managerial job.
Anthony DiComo wonders if Kodai Senga will ever regain his 2023 form, while Jon Heyman thinks the Mets should’ve tried harder to dump Senga in the offseason. The 33-year-old is dealing with a significant injury for the third-straight season.
Dwight Gooden met a young fan of his on Long Island.
Around the National League East
The Tigers avoided a sweep with a 5-2 win over the Braves.
The Phillies swept a doubleheader against the Giants with a walk-off 3-2 win in the first game, which they trailed for the entirety of the game until the bottom of the ninth, and a 6-5 win in extra innings in the second.
Around Major League Baseball
Chris Bassitt had his best outing since joining the Orioles in the first game of their doubleheader against the Astros, and Baltimore hit two grand slams in the game as they won 10-3. And then the Astros blew out the Orioles in the second game of the doubleheader.
Nathan Church made a game-saving catch as the Cardinals beat the Pirates by a 5-4 score.
Nathaniel Lowe and TJ Friedl powered the Reds past the Rockies.
The Brewers scored thirteen runs in a blowout win over the Diamondbacks.
The A’s held off the Royals to win their series finale.
Byron Buxton led the way as the Twins scored seven runs in an easy win over the Blue Jays.
If it’s any consolation, the Mets aren’t the only high-payroll team that’s struggling this year.
Here’s how the Cubs are scoring more by swinging less.
Anthony Rieber looks at Sunday Night Baseball following its move from ESPN to NBC.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
The Mets haven’t been making major changes despite their horrendous start to the season, but continuing with David Peterson and Sean Manaea in their current roles doesn’t seem like the best idea.
This Date in Mets History
Tom Seaver and Doc Gooden each had double-digit strikeout performances on this date in years past.
