Max Scherzer played with fire before he got burnt by his personal kryptonite.
Scherzer squandered a two-run lead when Victor Caratini hit the game-tying home run off of him in the sixth inning Thursday, and the Mets went on to“Any time we lose by one, you look at what could you have done to prevent one extra run from scoring?” Scherzer said. “You are always going to look at yourself. It’s unfortunate that homer really flipped the game a little bit. I’m accountable for those two runs.Caratini, a journeyman backup catcher with a .
“I’ll try to come back next time and pitch even better,” Scherzer said, “because I know I’m capable of that even though tonight was good.” Scherzer alternated between looks of disbelief and confusion and pointed to the entry-point of his glove during a minute-long discussion with home-plate umpire Run Kulpa in the middle of the fourth inning. Kulpa warned Scherzer that he was at risk for a balk when pressing the button on his PitchCom device.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brewers vs Mets Prediction, Picks, Odds — June 28Kodai Senga has more or less been effective in his first season with the Mets, but he's pitching on short rest for just the second time this season. With rain in the forecast, is the juice worth the squeeze on the Under of his outs prop?
Read more »
Mets offense fizzles again in loss to Brewers after Steve Cohen puts onus on playersIt’s been nearly two weeks since the Mets have won consecutive games — and a month since they’ve won a series.
Read more »
Yelich lifts Brewers over reeling Mets after Cohen's press conferenceChristian Yelich led the Brewers to a win over the Mets on Wednesday night, hours after Mets owner Steve Cohen held a press conference in which he preached patience but said his struggling team is running out of time to get back into the playoff race.
Read more »
Mets nipped by Brewers in latest crushing loss as skid continuesThe Mets hit the halfway mark in the season on Thursday and found another ugly way to lose.
Read more »
Mets fall season-high 9 games under .500, lose to Brewers as Marte strands bases loadedDevin Williams struck out Starling Marte to strand the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Brewers hung on for a victory over the Mets on Thursday night, dropping New York a season-high nine games under .500 at the halfway point.
Read more »
Brewers forced to use subway to take on Mets after Biden causes traffic backupNew York is a tough city to drive through on a normal day, but when the president is in town, things can come to a standstill. Just ask the Brewers.
Read more »