In the game, Atlanta Braves exploded for a five-run comeback, overtaking New York Mets' initial 6-run advantage culminating in a disappointing 11-6 loss for the latter.
The New York Mets faced the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night, but it was the visiting team that emerged victorious, with a score of 11-6. This loss marked the Mets' seventh consecutive defeat.
Paul Blackburn, who made a surprise return to the Mets, pitched five innings, allowing one hit, two runs (both earned), one walk, and struck out three. However, his lone error came in the top of the sixth inning, when he left a sweeper hanging over the plate to Marcell Ozuna, who hit a two-run homer to left field.
David Peterson, the Mets' top starter, pitched for the Mets on Wednesday. Despite starting as a rotation leader, Peterson faltered, conceding five hits, six runs (all earned), and five walks in 3.1 innings. This performance is part of a broader trend for the Mets' starting rotation, which has been struggling due to an inability to pitch deep into games and consistently provide quality starts.
Since mid-June, Mets starters, including Peterson, have averaged fewer innings than any other MLB team. After leading MLB in rotation ERA early in the season, the Mets' starters have regressed dramatically to one of the worst rotations statistically. This has prompted the front office to consider promoting pitching prospects like Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean to bolster the rotation.
Despite these challenges, the Mets' management has chosen not to make a trade to acquire starting pitching at the deadline due to cost concerns. Instead, they have prioritized strengthening the bullpen and may bring up young pitchers soon to revitalize the rotation.
Meanwhile, the Braves' Juan Soto put the team up 5-0 with a two-run home run in the second inning. Soto, who has reached base safely in 11 consecutive games this month, was en route to his sixth season with 100 walks or more. Pete Alonso, on the other hand, drove in two runs for the Mets in the early stages of the game. Alonso entered Wednesday with 96 RBI, looking to record his fourth season with 100+ RBI.
The Mets faced the Atlanta Braves, a club that entered the game fourth in the NL East, 18 games back of first place. Reed Garrett, Peterson's replacement, reloaded the bases by conceding an RBI single and a walk. The game ended with the Mets' seventh consecutive loss.
[1] Mets struggling with starting pitching [2] David Peterson's struggles continue [3] Mets consider promoting prospects to bolster rotation [4] Mets prioritize bullpen over starting pitching at deadline
Sports took a toll on the Mets once again, as their struggling starting pitching [1] and David Peterson's [2] continued struggles left them struggling to compete. In an effort to strengthen their rotation, the Mets are now considering promoting pitching prospects like Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean [3]. Conversely, the Mets' management prioritized strengthening the bullpen at the deadline, opting not to make a trade for starting pitching due to cost concerns [4].
