The New York Mets got swept by the Baltimore Orioles, losing the final game 7-1, in a series that delivered some truly bizarre moments for a team playing out the string on a lost season. This wasn’t just another series loss; it was a deeply weird one that has to sting any true fan.
Fans Booed Their Own Guys, Then Rooted For Failure
Talk about a gut punch: franchise home run leader Pete Alonso rolls back into Queens as a visiting player, crushes his 300th career homer, and what happens? Mets fans openly booed their own guys, specifically Jonah Tong. And get this, they actually rooted for Kodai Senga to blow a save, all in deference to Alonso. You can’t make this stuff up; it was a bizarre, once in a generation situation for everyone involved, highlighting just how disconnected things have gotten.
A Final Game That Was Just Painful to Watch
The series finale itself was an absolute anticlimax, a painful end to an already rough stretch. Expected starter Robert Stock got placed on the injured list right before the game with finger numbness, which is just awful news for a guy fighting for a 2027 contract as he nears 37. Swingman Xzavion Curry stepped in, and man, he struggled from the jump. Of course, Pete Alonso hammered a home run in the first, setting the tone for a downhill slide. Jeremiah Jackson, an Old Friend, added a two run shot in the second, making it 3-0. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who is no Old Friend, hit his own two run homer for a 5-0 lead in the third. Samuel Basallo kept the party going with a solo blast, pushing it to 6-0. The Mets managed only one run in the fourth, when Marcus Semien singled home Jared Young. On the other side, another Old Friend, Chris Bassitt, had a solid start for Baltimore, giving up one run across 6.2 innings, with five hits, one walk, and six strikeouts.
Finding the Little Wins When There’s Nothing Left
Silver linings were few and far between, but Jefry Yan was a bright spot, tossing three perfect innings out of the bullpen. AJ Ewing also continued his strong end to the season, after working through a slump, notching two hits and tying Mookie Wilson’s Mets rookie record with his 24th stolen base. These little victories matter when the team is struggling this much. Looking at the WPA, it’s clear where the struggles were: Xzavion Curry was the big loser at -34% WPA, with Mets pitchers collectively at -31% and hitters at -19%. Jefry Yan led the team at +3% WPA for the day, a testament to his perfect outing. Marcus Semien’s RBI single was the awesomest play at +2.6% WPA, while Jeremiah Jackson’s two run homer was the suxorest at -12.1% WPA.
With only ten games left and the playoffs completely out of reach, it’s all about finding these little things to cling to. This fanbase needs a reset, and everyone will be looking forward to the 2027 campaign.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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