Two more of where that came from are staring at the Mets in this series.
Simply, the Mets’ production against left-handed pitchers has been pathetic this season, and Thursday night even a struggling Jose Quintana resembled Clayton Kershaw against them.
With just about everybody in the lineup not named Brandon Nimmo neutered, the Mets lost 5-1 to the Cubs at Citi Field and can rest uncomfortably knowing Chicago lefties Mike Montgomery and Jon Lester are still ahead this weekend.