Tough Loss in the Final Inning
Hey Mets fans, we've experienced another heartbreaker last night against the Padres
. The game ended with a final score of 3-2, in favor of the Padres. Here’s a recap:Early Pitching Duel
We had a strong start with our pitchers keeping it tight early on. Both teams were scoreless in the first three innings. Francisco Lindor started us off with a single in the 1st inning, but we couldn't capitalize. But hey, our defense was on point too, especially with Lindor and Mark Vientos turning a slick double play to end the 1st inning!Breaking the Deadlock
We finally got on the board in the 4th inning, thanks to a monstrous home run by J.D. Martinez (427 feet!!). It felt like we were in control with a 1-0 lead. Shoutout to Jose Iglesias for stealing second base after drawing a walk, showing some aggressive base running.
Keeping Pad's at Bay
The middle innings saw more solid pitching from both sides. Jake Cronenworth and the boys at Padres were kept in check by our defense. Mark Vientos extended our lead with another long ball in the 7th inning, making it 2-0.
It seemed like we were headed towards a favorite ending!Painful Eighth Inning
Everything changed in the 8th. After Mason McCoy's walk, Jurickson Profar blasted a two-run homer to right field. Just like that, the game was tied at 2-2. The momentum shifted, but we still had hope.
Close But No Cigar
Top of the 9th inning was nerve-wracking; Jesse Winker and Francisco Lindor both gave it their best, but fell short. Jake Cronenworth was the first to be struck out by Edwin Díaz in the bottom of the 9th. When Jackson Merrill came up, he shattered our hearts with a walk-off homer.Final Thoughts
It’s a tough loss, no doubt. We had glimpses of brilliance, especially from J.D. Martinez and Mark Vientos with their home runs. We also saw some strong pitching and tight defense. Let’s keep our heads up and look forward to the next game. The season is far from over and we know our Mets have plenty of fight left! Let’s Go Mets!
️Feel free to share your thoughts and let's discuss how we can bounce back in the next game.
Scoreboard for Mets @ Padres (August 25th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |