New York Mets News & Updates
The New York Mets were 60-75, 5th in the NL East. Yesterday, the New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros 1-3 at Citi Field.
A rough patch, by the numbers. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. Compounding things, down 12 in run differential this week. That's significant.
Mets Game on August 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citi Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Nolan McLean (9-8, 3.21 ERA) vs Bennett Sousa (1-3, 6.27 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SNY, Space City Home Network |
Mets Score & Recap
Yesterday, the New York Mets lost to the Houston Astros 1-3 at Citi Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Mets Record & Standings
NL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Braves
|
|
80 | 55 | .593 | W5 | |
|
Phillies
|
|
75 | 60 | .556 | 5.0 | W2 |
|
Marlins
|
|
68 | 67 | .504 | 12.0 | L1 |
|
Nationals
|
|
64 | 73 | .467 | 17.0 | W2 |
|
Mets
|
|
60 | 75 | .444 | 20.0 | L3 |
New York Mets are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Mets Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | .262 | .699 | 66 | |
| 16 | .279 | .764 | 54 | |
| 14 | .216 | .626 | 43 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | 3.21 | 1.14 | 148.2 | |
| 4-4 | 3.80 | 1.31 | 94.2 | |
| 3-4 | 2.88 | 1.15 | 56.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Mets News
The New York Mets dropped to 60-74 after a frustrating 3-1 loss to the Houston Astros, marking their second consecutive series defeat. Christian Scott pitched well, striking out five, but was betrayed by his defense, particularly Nate Lavender, who allowed a critical run in the sixth inning. With the offense failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities, the Mets' struggle to generate consistent runs continues, leaving them with a distressing -8 run differential over the last week. As the team grapples with injuries, including Jorge Polanco’s transition to the 60-day IL, new acquisition Chris Devenski will have to step up as they face another tough opponent. The cold vibe around the Mets is palpable, and fans are left wondering whether this underwhelming season will see any signs of life before it closes.
Mets Upcoming Schedule
The New York Mets visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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