Mets Bullpen Fails Again in 10-2 Loss to Phillies

The New York Mets’ season hit another low point on Friday night. They suffered a demoralizing 10-2 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rookie pitcher Blade Tidwell actually gave fans a brief glimmer of hope. He started strong, holding the Phillies scoreless through three innings and showing some impressive poise for a guy making just his second major league start.

Tidwell’s final line: 3.2 innings pitched, four hits allowed, two earned runs, three walks, and four strikeouts. At least his ERA dropped from 14.73 to 9.82, which is something after that rough debut.

Things started to slip in the fourth. The Phillies broke through after a failed double-play by the Mets, and Brandon Marsh knocked an RBI single that chased Tidwell from the game.

Rookie Blade Tidwell Shows Promise in Second Start

There was a short burst of excitement in the sixth inning. Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil hit back-to-back solo home runs, tying the game at 2-2.

Alonso’s shot was a monster, and for a moment, it felt like maybe the offense would wake up. But that was about it for the Mets’ bats.

They finished with just seven hits and left too many runners stranded. Francisco Lindor, still stuck in a brutal slump, went 0-for-4 and pushed his hitless streak to 18 at-bats.

Phillies Take Control Late Behind Zack Wheeler and the Mets Bullpen Collapse

The Phillies’ Zack Wheeler kept the Mets mostly quiet. He wasn’t perfect but got through five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.

He worked around trouble and didn’t let the Mets get anything going early. The real trouble came later.

The seventh inning was a disaster for the Mets. Relievers Reed Garrett and Justin Garza combined to give up six runs, blowing the game wide open.

Garrett’s outing especially hurt, and his ERA ballooned after that rough stretch. Suddenly, a tight 2-2 game turned into a blowout.

Key Takeaways from the Mets’ Losing Streak

The Mets have now dropped seven straight games. They’ve scored just 16 runs during this brutal stretch, with slumps from key players like Lindor making things worse.

The bullpen, once reliable, has started to crack under pressure. After falling to Philadelphia, the Mets now trail the Phillies by a game in the NL East, making their playoff hopes look even shakier.

Looking Ahead

The Mets have to find answers fast if they want to save their season. Their offense keeps sputtering, and the bullpen looks messy.

The team needs stronger performances from its core players. More consistency on the mound would help, too.

Rookie Blade Tidwell has shown some improvement, which is honestly a bit of a relief. Still, the pressure’s building for everyone to step up.

If they don’t fix these issues, the Mets could fall even further behind in the standings. There’s also the risk of losing the fanbase’s confidence—never a good sign during a crucial stretch.

 
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