Just when it looked like the Mets were finally able to produce runs, a six-run outburst over the first two innings was undone by yet another starting pitching implosion. David Peterson, the only starter in the rotation who can reliably go six innings every five days, had nearly given up the lead when he was removed in the fourth inning.
This time, the Mets couldn’t hit their way out. They lost to the Atlanta Braves 11-6 on Wednesday night at Citi Field, losing for the eighth time in nine tries.
“Every one of them hurts,” said manager Carlos Mendoza.