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Mets’ Wild-Card Push Stumbles in Second Straight 3-2 Loss to Guardians

Brandon Nimmo has struck out six times in two games, leaving the Mets 2.5 games behind the Phillies

Aug 17, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) reacts after being called out on strikes to end the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images.
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Overview

  • New York dropped its second consecutive one-run game in Cleveland, falling 3-2 to the Guardians.
  • The Mets stranded 14 runners over the two-game series, leaving seven men on base in each contest.
  • Brandon Nimmo went 0-for-9 with six strikeouts across back-to-back games and has now struck out in 11 straight outings.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said opponents are exploiting Nimmo’s swing through fastballs and noted the team’s broader struggles against left-handed pitching.
  • The loss left the Mets at 63-51 overall and 2.5 games behind Philadelphia in the NL East wild-card race.