After experiencing only their second two-game losing streak of the season, and an especially dramatic two losses at the hands of the Giants, the Mets had an extra day to ponder before facing the Phillies. Would it be an effective day of reflection? Or would it be extra time to stew needlessly over mistakes and regrets? As their opening game against the Phillies proceeded, the Mets’ performance showed that it might’ve been a little of both.
A throwing error by Phillies shortstop Bryson Stott put Brandon Nimmo on first base to start the bottom of the first, and Starling Marte followed with a single to left-center field.