The Mets opened up a four-run lead in the middle innings, but ultimately fell to the Rays 7-5 to snap their six-game winning streak. Tampa Bay put up six runs against Paul Blackburn and Max Kranick in the sixth and the Mets had multiple opportunities to go back in front, but went 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position on the night, which is what ultimately did them in.
Both starting pitchers matched zeros through the first three innings and Taj Bradley looked sharp for the Rays, allowing just two hits over the first few frames. Jonathan Aranda broke the ice to lead off the fourth; he got a hanger from Clay Holmes and he didn’t miss it, launching it into the Coca-Cola Corner to give the Rays a 1-0 lead.