Did Mets' Bullpen Collapse Seal Giants' Victory at Citi Field?

The New York Mets faced off against the San Francisco Giants in a game that ended with a 7-2 scoreline. The Mets, now holding a 21-30 record, struggled to contain the Giants, who improved their record to 27-26. Despite playing at Citi Field, the Mets could not capitalize on their home advantage.

The game began with both teams failing to score in the first five innings. The Giants were held hitless during this period, while the Mets managed only two hits and one run by the end of the second inning. The first significant action came in the sixth inning when San Francisco scored their first run off two hits.

New York's pitching was initially strong; however, it faltered as the game progressed. The bullpen allowed six runs over four innings of work. Sean Reid-Foley took the loss for New York after giving up five runs in extra innings.

Offensively, New York struggled throughout most of this matchup. They recorded only four hits and two runs across ten innings. Their batting average stood at .114 for this game—a clear indicator of their offensive struggles.

San Francisco's pivotal moment came during extra innings when they scored five runs on three hits and one error by New York’s defense—sealing their victory decisively.

Looking ahead: Fans can catch New York’s next game against San Francisco on May 26th at Citi Field starting at 1:40 PM ET broadcasted live on WPIX network.