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Despite having plenty of outfielders on the roster, the Mets played Brett Baty in the outfield instead, a decision that directly lost them the game. Baty misplayed a ball that led to three runs and gave the Brewers the lead. The Mets couldn’t recover, losing both the game and the series against the Brewers.
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Juan Soto got the day off to give his calf a little extra rest with the travel day before the weekend series against the Dodgers.
Jorge Polanco still intends to play first base this season despite missing a lot of time due to injury.
Francisco Lindor has surprisingly struggled in the field this year, which might stem from his lost time during spring training.
Clay Holmes will make his first rehab start with Syracuse tonight after his first one got rained out.
Around the National League East
The Braves won a wild game against the Padres 7-4 with both teams rallying late in the game.
The Marlins were swept by the Astros after they gave up a go-ahead home run to Yordan Alvarez in the eighth inning.
Aaron Nola struggled in the Phillies’ 9-5 loss against the Dodgers.
The Nationals held the Rockies scoreless in their 8-0 win in Coors Field.
Around Major League Baseball
The Red Sox lost 5-1 to the Orioles in the second game of their doubleheader at Fenway Park, ending their 15-game winning streak.
Major League Baseball is cracking down on Yankees shortstop José Caballero’s pitch clock shenanigans, which are now deemed a pitch clock violation.
The Royals placed Bobby Witt Jr. on the IL for the first time in his career with lower back tightness.
Tarik Skubal has been in the spotlight ever since he burst onto the scene with the Tigers, and now all eyes are on him once again as the trade deadline approaches.
Kevin Gausman is preparing himself to be dealt at the trade deadline, but he is thankful for his time in Toronto with the Blue Jays.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 1969, Cleon Jones, Tom Seaver, and Jerry Koosman represented the Mets in the All-Star game.
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