Mets squander lead in Milwaukee

The Mets blow a five run lead in Milwaukee, then fall to the Brewers on a ninth inning walk-off hit.

Mets squander five run lead as Brewers walk off

MILWAUKEE The Mets built a five run cushion but could not hold it as the Brewers surged back late and won 7 6 on a ninth inning walk off by Isaac Collins. Manaea pitched four innings, allowing four earned runs, and Edwin Diaz recorded the eighth inning out before the Brewers finally beat the Mets in the ninth. Diaz later reflected on the pitch sequence and said he would change what he did next time. The Mets had produced at the plate in the early innings with Juan Soto and Jeff McNeil driving in runs and Cedric Mullins homering to extend the lead, but the offense stalled after the fifth inning.

This late collapse deepens a rough stretch for the Mets who have slipped to seven losses in a row and 11 losses in 12 games. The bullpen failure exposes a recurring vulnerability when the margin of error shrinks and the fielding miscues or mis-reads compound the strain on a struggling rotation. Manager Carlos Mendoza faces questions about bullpen usage and how the club responds to pressure in close games. The Mets still control a hopeful wild card position, but every blown lead chips away at confidence and momentum.

Highlights

The Mets must reset quickly if they want to salvage a postseason push this season