Tylor Megill and the New York Mets (0-3) aimed to reverse their fortunes after losing the first two games of the regular season. Despite missing their manager, who was suspended for Saturday’s theatrics involving Rhys Hoskins, they sought to salvage the opening series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Megill started strong, picking off a runner in the first inning. However, a walk to Christian Yelich, followed by a stolen base and a hit by Willy Adames, put the Mets at an early disadvantage, setting the tone for the game. Despite Megill’s efforts, the Mets couldn’t recover, ultimately losing the finale 4-1 and allowing the Brewers to complete the sweep.
Colin Rea started for Milwaukee, limiting the Mets to just five hits and one run, while the Brewers’ bullpen effectively shut down any potential comeback. Megill showed some promise through four innings, despite grappling with some command issues and laboring through his outing.
Acting manager John Gibbons, standing in for the suspended Carlos Mendoza, revealed in the postgame conference that Megill was removed early due to shoulder tenderness, as a precautionary measure. Yohan Ramírez, appealing his suspension, conceded two earned runs during his appearance which lasted three innings, while Drew Smith and Brooks Raley closed out the game with scoreless innings.
Although the Mets’ bullpen held up adequately, their offense continued to struggle, mirroring their performance from Opening Day. Tyrone Taylor was one of the lone offensive bright spots, driving in the Mets’ only run while facing his former team. Francisco Alvarez once again excelled, going 2-for-3 with a walk and Pete Alonso contributed two hits.
Ultimately, it was missed opportunities that plagued the Mets offense and some terrific Brewers defense. Specifically, a fly out by Omar Narvaez‘s with the bases loaded in the fourth inning kill what looked like a potentially promising opportunity. Despite the Mets posting an xBA of .276 (higher than the Brewers .222), the New York offense was stifled.
Statistic Of The Game: Worst Start Since 2014
The Mets loss marks the first time that the team has lost its first three contests since the 2014 season. Those Mets dropped their first three games against the Washington Nationals that season and went on to finish that season second in the National League East with a 79-83 record.
Francisco Alvarez. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized
Player Of The Game: Francisco Alvarez
Alvarez continued his impressive start by nabbing two hits in three at-bats and scoring a run in the loss. Throughout the series, Alvarez has looked impressive at the plate, displaying more confidence in his at-bats than in games prior, going back to last season. He is hitting .500 to begin the season.
On Deck
The Mets are right back at it, as they welcome the Detroit Tigers to Citi Field for a three-game series. Sean Manaea toes the slab for his first start as a New York Met in the regular season. First pitch is at 7:10 pm ET and the game will be broadcasted on SNY on television and WCBS 880 AM on the radio.
