Mets Drop into NL Wild-Card Tie After Messy Loss to Blue Jays
Mets' Playoff Hopes Take a Hit
The New York Mets' playoff hopes took a hit on Tuesday night as they fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3, dropping them into a tie for the second NL wild-card spot.
Defensive Lapses Prove Costly
The Mets' defense let them down in the loss, committing two errors that led directly to three unearned runs.
In the second inning, shortstop Francisco Lindor booted a ground ball, allowing two runners to reach base. Cavan Biggio then singled in both runners to give the Blue Jays an early 2-0 lead.
The Mets tied the game in the third inning on a Pete Alonso homer, but the Blue Jays regained the lead in the fourth inning on a Teoscar Hernandez solo shot.
More Defensive Woes in the Late Innings
The Mets' defense imploded again in the seventh inning when first baseman Dominic Smith dropped a throw from Lindor, allowing two more runners to reach base.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. then singled in both runners, giving the Blue Jays a 5-3 lead.
The Mets had a chance to tie the game in the eighth inning, but Mark Canha grounded into a double play with runners on second and third.
Missed Opportunities Haunt Mets
The Mets had several chances to score runs in the game, but they were unable to come up with the big hit when they needed it.
They went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.
Rotation Woes Continue
The Mets' starting pitching has been a major issue all season, and it continued to be a problem on Tuesday night.
Starter David Peterson allowed four runs on seven hits in just 3 1/3 innings.
The bullpen was unable to provide much support, as it allowed three more runs in the final 4 2/3 innings.
Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy
The Mets are now 77-77 on the season and tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for the second NL wild-card spot.
They have just eight games remaining in the regular season, and they need to win at least six of those games to have a good chance of making the playoffs.
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