The Mets couldn’t quite keep up with the Houston Astros on Tuesday afternoon, dropping their third straight game with an 8–5 loss. Despite the final score, there were a few standout performances, particularly from Brett Baty, who continues to make a strong case for the starting third base job.
Bullpen Struggles Early
The Mets relied heavily on their bullpen throughout the game, but things got off to a rocky start. Brandon Waddell and Alfred Vega combined to give up four runs in the first three innings, putting the Mets in an early hole.