Mets Stifled, Eliminated In 6-0 Loss To Padres

The New York Mets entered Sunday night’s game with the same needed outcome as Saturday’s game: win. If New York lost Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on Sunday, they would see their 101-win season come to an end. Unfortunately, after some walk issues by Chris Bassitt, the Mets’ lineup could not touch an elite Joe Musgrove. With that, New York loss 6-0 and was eliminated from the Wild Card round.

The Padres got on the board first. Much like in the Atlanta game, Bassitt seemingly lost his control and walked consecutive batters to load the bases. After several foul balls, Austin Nola hit a single through the infield that scored two runs. San Diego led 2-0 after the second inning.

In the fourth inning, Bassitt once again walked a hitter at the bottom of the Padres’ lineup. Again it hurt him, after a two-out stolen base, Trent Grisham lined a run-scoring single. The Padres led 3-0 after four innings.

Bassitt’s night, like it did in Atlanta his last start, came to a quick end. He only lasted four innings where the walk issues plagued him again, as he issued three free passes. Combine that with the three hits, and Bassitt allowed three runs in total. He threw 61 pitches.

The Padres tacked on in the fifth inning against David Peterson. A single, followed by a sacrifice bunt, and another base hit. San Diego found themselves up 4-0 in the game’s fifth inning.

In was not until the bottom of the fifth inning the Mets broke up Musgrove’s then perfect game bid. Pete Alonso lined a single into right field. Though, two strikeouts and a terrific leaping grab by Grisham ended the inning.

In the sixth inning, Buck Showalter evidently requested a substance check on Musgrove. His spin rates were up and so was his velocity in the game. The check went for naught as nothing was found. The game continued.

After Mychal Givens allowed two runners to reach base, Edwn Díaz entered hoping to inhibit the Padres from adding to their lead. After a sacrifice bunt and strikeout, Juan Soto grounded a ball down the third base line. The Padres led 6-0 in the eighth inning.

The score would stay 6-0 and the Mets were officially eliminated from the postseason. A season, which featured the second-most regular season wins in franchise history, halted. In a pivotal Game 3, New York was only able to muster one hit. The least amount of hits ever allowed in an elimination game. A representation of sorts of how the Mets faltered down the stretch and ultimately had to play in a Wild Card Series. Regardless, certainly not the way the Mets thought, or wanted to see their season end.

On Deck

Unfortunately, New York’s season came to an end. Next up, will be a very important offseason where New York will have to rebuild their pitching staff among other moves. Make sure to follow along at Metsmerized where we will have all the coverage.