Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Third Straight Game

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets dropped their third straight game with a 2-0 loss to the Red Sox, falling to 29-20 and slipping to a full game out of first in the NL East. They’ve scored just three runs total over their last three games and haven’t topped three runs in a game since May 12. The offense is in a serious slump and needs to wake up fast. Alexis Farinacci has a more in-depth recap of Tuesday’s game here.

The team will try to salvage one against the Sox today at 6:45 p.m. ET. Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.74 ERA) will look to bounce back from a few tough outings, and he faces off against Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet (4-3, 2.00 ERA).

Latest Mets News

Ronny Mauricio, starting at third, went 3-for-5 Tuesday with a double and homer, his second straight multi-hit performance as he attempts to start his first hot streak of the year.

According to The Athletic’s Will Sammon, Mets top international prospect Elian Peña has hired Scott Boras to be his agent.

Latest MLB News

Baseball Savant has added some new bat tracking stats to their website: Swing Path, Attack Angle, Ideal Attack Angle, and Attack Direction. These give a clearer picture of how hitters move the bat through the zone and help explain the mechanics behind good contact.

The Tigers designated former Met Tomás Nido for assignment to clear a roster spot for starting catcher Jake Rogers, who was activated from the 10-day injured list. Nido, 31, has actually been solid this year in limited action, batting .343 over 37 plate appearances.

Braves five-time All-Star Andruw Jones will manage the Netherlands in the 2026 World Baseball Classic!

Guardians top prospect Travis Bazzana has been diagnosed with a right oblique strain. According to an official team announcement, similar injuries typically take 8-10 weeks of rehab.

The Phillies reached out to free agent David Robertson a few weeks ago, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. And now, with José Alvarado out for 80 games and the postseason, the Phils could be in the market for an arm, whether that be Robertson or a reliever on the trade block.

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Alexis Farinacci recaps the Mets’ Tuesday clash against the Sox.

Mojo Hill talks to Austin Warren about his journey from being a JUCO shortstop to becoming a professional pitcher.

Jorge Eckardt writes about the Binghamton Rumble Ponies’ stacked bullpen.

On This Date in Mets History

1981: Frank Viola and Ron Darling duel in a college matchup between Yale and St. John’s. Darling strikes out 16 and goes 11 no-hit innings before surrendering his first hit in the 12th. Viola goes 11 shutout and earns the win.

2000: The Mets score five runs against Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, backed by three hits from Joe McEwing and a walk-off knock from outfielder Derek Bell.

Born on This Date: Hank Webb (1950), Tom Martin (1970), Joe Hudson (1991).

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