ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 03: Brian Dozier #9 and Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets score on a single off the bat of Robinson Cano in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The New York Mets have been doomed by their lack of hitting with runners in scoring position this season.
When we as fans come to think of reasons why the New York Mets tend to disappoint us and underperform during the regular season, generally it’s because of either inconsistent relief pitching or because it’s lack of consistent quality starts from a part of our rotation that doesn’t include Jacob deGrom.