Mets Shake Things Up After Painful Extra-Inning Loss — New Lineup Hints at Urgent Comeback Tonight Category: Sports
Following their tragic defeat to the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 7-6 in extra innings on Monday night, the New York Mets are not backing down; rather, they are engaging in a retaliatory attack. Tonight at Citi Field, all eyes will be on the Mets as they release a new lineup, which may be a clue that they have genuine plans to end their losing skid and reverse the course of the series.
There was a lot of drama in the first episode. Thanks in large part to Pete Alonso’s spectacular three-run home run and an RBI single that nearly altered the game’s momentum, the Mets were able to fight their way back from a daunting five-run deficit and win the game. Alonso hit his 251st home run of his career with the home run, bringing him only one swing shy from tying Darryl Strawberry’s record for most home runs hit by a Mets player. The Mets suffered their second consecutive defeat as a result of the Guardians’ victory against them in extra innings, despite the courageous effort that they put up.
In tonight’s game, the Mets are not simply entering the field; rather, they are entering a mindset that is geared toward winning. Clay Holmes is entering the game with a record of 9-6 and an earned run average of 3.45. He is looking to bounce back from his worst performance of the year, which was against the Padres, in which he allowed four runs to score in a span of less than four innings. In the meantime, the Guardians are looking to respond with Logan Allen, who has a record of 7-9 and an earned run average of 4.06.
Not only is this second installment of the series about atonement, but it also has the potential to set the stage for what comes after it. Adjustments to the lineup indicate a sense of urgency. It is not just Alonso’s pride that is at stake at this point; momentum, morale, and maybe even a moment that records a new record for him are also at stake.
There will be a first pitch at 7:10 o’clock. Let’s see whether the Mets are able to bring out the fire in their fury.
