The Mets attempt to label themselves “the comeback kids” fell a bit short Saturday night, as they learned there are some deficits that cannot be overcome. But they got pretty close.
That would be 10 runs. Starter Sean Gilmartin allowed five runs in just two-thirds of an inning before Terry Collins saw enough. Rafael Montero allowed another five in 3.1 innings. On the plus side, seven of his 10 outs were by strikeout.
The Mets tried to dig out of the very deep hole with their minor leaguers, taking over for the regulars in the apparent blowout.