Mets' Late Rally Falls Short in Extra Innings Against Astros at Citi Field

In a game that stretched into 11 innings, the New York Mets faced off against the Houston Astros at Citi Field, concluding with the Mets at a 40-41 record and the Astros improving to 42-41. The final score stood at 10-5 in favor of the visitors.

The match was characterized by a late surge from the Mets, who managed to tie the game in the tenth inning. However, their efforts were overshadowed by a decisive five-run eleventh inning from the Astros. The home team's performance was highlighted by Brandon Nimmo's impressive batting average of .750 and his contribution of three RBIs on four at-bats, showcasing his pivotal role in driving forward the Mets' offense during critical moments of the game.

Despite Nimmo's standout performance, other members struggled to make an impact with Francisco Lindor and Harrison Bader both failing to secure hits in their attempts. On the mound for New York, Matt Festa faced challenges as he ended up with an ERA of 36.0 after conceding runs that contributed significantly to Houston's victory.

Houston demonstrated strong hitting throughout, accumulating fifteen hits compared to New York’s five. Their consistent performance across innings laid down a solid foundation for their win, notably breaking through with five runs in what would be a decisive eleventh inning.

The pitching staff for both teams had moments of struggle and success; however, it was Tayler Scott from Houston who emerged victorious while Matt Festa took home his first loss after allowing crucial runs during his appearance.

As fans look ahead, they can catch The Mets as they travel to face off against Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 1st at 6:45 PM EDT. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on SNY for fans looking to follow along as New York seeks redemption following this tough extra-inning defeat.