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Mets' Early Lead Fades as Brewers' Fifth-Inning Rally Seals Victory at American Family Field

First Inning


The New York Mets started strong against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, taking an early lead with a 1-0 score in the first inning. Starling Marte's impressive performance was highlighted by his .500 batting average and 2.0 OPS from the previous game, setting a promising tone for the Amazins.


Sep 3, 2023; New York City, New York, USA;  New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) is greeted by right fielder DJ Stewart (29) after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Second Inning


Continuing their momentum, the Mets added another run in the second inning, bringing their lead to 2-0. Juan Soto contributed with a home run and an RBI, showcasing his power at bat with a .250 average and 1.25 OPS.


Fifth Inning


The pivotal moment came during the fifth inning when what went wrong for Mets became evident as they struggled defensively. The Brew Crew capitalized on this opportunity by scoring three runs off just one hit but aided by two errors from New York's side. This surge turned out to be the Mets vs Brewers turning point of the game.


Final Innings


Despite efforts from both teams in subsequent innings, neither could alter their scores further. The Mets bullpen held firm with Gregory Soto delivering an impressive performance boasting an ERA of 0.00 and K/9 rate of 18. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Milwaukee's decisive rally earlier on.


In conclusion of this Mets vs Brewers full match report: With this result, Milwaukee improved its record to 71-44 while New York fell to 63-53 after losing narrowly by a final scoreline of 3-2 — marking another chapter in their ongoing rivalry captured under "Mets vs Brewers final score."


Fans can catch up next when these teams face off again tomorrow evening (August 9th) at American Family Field starting at approximately around seven o'clock local time (7:10 PM EDT). Tune into FDSWI network for live coverage! Share your thoughts about today's game below!

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