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The Mets’ problems in the batter’s box persisted during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to the Athletics at Citi Field. It marked the first time New York was swept by the A’s, and the third time the Mets were shut out this season.
There are pitchers’ duels. And then there is what unfolded at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. The Dodgers beat the Mets 2-1, taking their first and only lead of the night when Kyle Tucker lofted a bloop RBI single to shallow left field off Mets reliever Brooks Raley in the bottom of the eighth.
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Ronny Mauricio playing the hero meant the automated ball-strike system was no longer the villain Tuesday.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.Holmes (2-0) matched his career high with seven innings and allowed only one runner past first base.
The Mets improved greatly up the middle but a mix of players trying new positions makes them susceptible at the corners.