Jeurys Familia had two easy games against the Giants that should have ended all discussion about demons, but then came Wednesday and a gut-punch for the Mets.
This was hardly the trauma of Conor Gillaspie hitting a three-run homer against Familia to all but end the Mets’ season in last year’s NL wild-card game, but the sting of a 6-5 loss to the Giants will carry into Thursday’s off day and perhaps beyond.
After Wilmer Flores’ error had helped the Giants score the tying run against Familia in the ninth, the Mets closer imploded. Christian Arroyo’s three-run double was the crusher, sending the Mets (16-17) back below .