Can you believe it? The Mets just got absolutely carved up, swept clean by Pete Alonso’s Orioles, with Baltimore crushing them 7-1 last night. To make matters worse, Alonso only went and hit another home run at Citi Field, twisting the knife deep. David Lennon nailed it when he said this whole “Pete Alonso week” was an utter disaster for the Mets. Seriously, how demoralizing can one series get for a fanbase?
Alonso’s Dominance Stings, Managerial Hot Seat Heats Up
It’s tough when a former star comes back to haunt you, and Alonso did exactly that. That reception for his game-tying home run against the Mets? Danny Abriano called it jarring, even if it wasn’t unprecedented. You gotta wonder what’s going on in that dugout after a series like this. Ken Rosenthal sure is, because he’s already got the Mets at the top of the list for teams with potentially volatile managerial jobs opening up this offseason. That’s a brutal vote of no confidence and signals some real shake-ups could be on the horizon. This isn’t just a bad loss, folks, it’s a sign of deeper trouble brewing, and the pressure is definitely on.
Roster Shuffle and What’s Next in the League
Amidst all that chaos, the Mets made some moves on the roster, putting Robert Stock and Daniel Duarte on the injured list and calling up Xzavion Curry and Jefry Yan. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor is still sitting right on the precipice of his 300th career home run, so at least there’s a milestone to look forward to. And hey, Queens will still be celebrating Carlos Beltrán this Saturday when his Hall of Fame plaque arrives for his number retirement ceremony at Citi Field. Across the National League East, the Phillies snagged a big win, shutting out the Nationals 3-0, keeping their playoff spot very much on the line. The Good Phight crew is already wondering if Cristopher Sánchez can rebound in time for the playoffs. And over in the American League, the Yankees dropped a 13-inning marathon to the Twins, with Aaron Judge leaving early with lower leg tightness. Looks like it’s not just Queens dealing with drama right now.
Looking ahead, while the Mets are definitely reeling right now, some folks are still eyeing them as a team that might take a step forward in 2027. But first, they’ve got to survive this season and figure out what’s next after an “utter disaster” of a week. At least Saturday brings a celebration of Beltrán, a moment for fans to remember better days.
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Originally reported by Amazin’ Avenue.
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