A night of Matchup Madness cost the Mets dearly.
Terry Collins got matchup crazy Wednesday night, trying to pull too many rabbits out of his managerial hat as the Mets suffered one of their most frustrating losses of the season and a chance to gain ground in the inept wild-card race.
If the Mets don’t make the postseason they will look back at this three-game sweep by the lowly Braves and particularly this 4-3 heartbreaking defeat.
And still, despite all the decisions blowing up in their face, the Mets had the chance to pull this one out when Yoenis Cespedes sent a rocket that was headed over the wall in right-center for a game-winning, three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, only to be pulled back by Braves center fielder Ender Inciarte with a stunning catch that made 32,187 Citi Field fans groan.