Tag: Pen

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Split Winnable Series in Pittsburgh

Bullpen collapses and a streaky offense were the main causes of pain for the New York Mets in Pittsburgh. After splitting their series against the Nationals, the Mets also had to settle for a series split with the Pirates to finish 4-4 on the road trip. There were yet more implosions from a bullpen teetering on the edge, while an up-and-down offense also contributed to a disappointing finish to...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Settle For Split In D.C.

Two back-to-back disappointing outcomes ensured the Mets had to settle for a split with the Nationals in Washington. After some explosive extra-innings fireworks helped New York take the first two games of the series, they proceeded to lay an egg in the next two encounters, which included a really lethargic effort on July 4. The offense was a no-show in the series finale, with Jesse...