Aside from the RISP issue, the biggest problem is the inability to hit lefthanded pitchers. It’s no surprise that Ray is completely shut down the offense.
Up till now this team has shown no competence in manufacturing runs. Too much swinging for the Apple, too many strikeouts, and not putting the ball in play with men on base. Streaky and inconsistent
To me, this is the issue. I don't know if it's the approach being coached or it's a mentality which has taken hold, but we don't seem to adjust to the situation when we're at the plate. Too many times we swing for the downs when a base hit will do. Too many times we take a full cut at two strikes instead of just putting the ball in play. And on and on.
It's entirely possible we're focused on the underlying metrics instead of the top line numbers, too. It's easy to say, "Yeah, you're in an 0-for-15, but just look at your hard hit rate, it will all work out," but the game isn't played on a computer. I worry sometimes our analytical approach gets in the way rather than helps.
The Mets were lucky to get three runs. If the ball didn't hit off an old pal's foot, it could have been one. Also, "RHP Ryan Helsley was electric in his Mets debut, striking out three and allowing just two hits in a scoreless ninth inning." The first part is true. But "just" allowing two hits in an inning is not really ideal. Diaz failed his job -- he HAD to get a strikeout at a key spot, didn't, and then another former Mets player got the key hit. The Mets' offense failed again in the 10th.
I know we should worry about our own house, but the Yanks didn't have a good night either.
Mauricio should’ve swung at the second pitch when it was 1-0. Once he got to two strikes, you could practically write the obituary for that at-bat. But honestly, the real blame falls on Nimmo and Soto for failing to push a run across earlier in the inning.
Lindor and Alonso made a few token contributions yesterday but overall, their performances lately have been flat-out disappointing. And while Soto still racks up walks, his so-called clutch hitting has been abysmal when it actually counts.
As for Nimmo—he’s so overrated I’m running out of adjectives. Constantly praised, but rarely delivers in key spots.
I’m also starting to lose faith in Baty, and I question the decision to send Acuña down. His speed could’ve made a real difference in close games.
And then there’s Taylor. Great glove, sure—but his batting average is unmentionable. It’s time to designate him for assignment. Let Mullins and Marte platoon in center, or shift Nimmo there if you must. Anything’s better than watching rally-killing ABs over and over again.
An absolute truth: this offense has been streaky and inconsistent. This has been their identity all season, so we shouldn’t be surprised. A hot streak might get them to the show only to fizzle. Major underdogs to be consistently good offense through whole playoffs to a title. Expectations with talent level vs results = dissatisfied fan
This Mets team is now sinking even further right before our eyes. If it wasn’t for the “baby Mets” in July this team would be 5/6 games out right now scraping to hold onto a wild card position. I don’t know how it’s possible that all three of our big guns can all slump at the same time. It finally infected Nimmo and now it’s the “Fab Four” which honestly I hate they were called that as there is only one “Fab Four” and that’s the Beatles. The Mets paid Soto 765 mil. and the guy immediately becomes a regular Mets player. He has now endured a shitty first 2 months and this slump. I won’t be looking forward to this for the next 15 years. He’s supposed to be a generational baseball player. These guys don’t do what’s been done so far this year. If the Mets don’t snap outta this the whole feel good of the season is headed down the tubes. Better get right today. LGM.
"Wash, rinse, repeat". You could almost use a template and just change the names and a few numbers every game.
Note to Editor: It appears the wrong player/CFer was listed as the #4 prospect a day or so ago in the "Down on the Farm" section. Credible journalism requires a correction. Some of us actually read what you write.
Putting the critic's cap on, I thought today's column was a good one...it's good to share the pain I feel about this underperforming team. When Mr. Steele wrote, "... and confine the Mets to their fourth consecutive loss. ", I think he meant to write "consign", not "confine".
Aside from the RISP issue, the biggest problem is the inability to hit lefthanded pitchers. It’s no surprise that Ray is completely shut down the offense.
Lefties shut us down. We have no chance.
Up till now this team has shown no competence in manufacturing runs. Too much swinging for the Apple, too many strikeouts, and not putting the ball in play with men on base. Streaky and inconsistent
To me, this is the issue. I don't know if it's the approach being coached or it's a mentality which has taken hold, but we don't seem to adjust to the situation when we're at the plate. Too many times we swing for the downs when a base hit will do. Too many times we take a full cut at two strikes instead of just putting the ball in play. And on and on.
It's entirely possible we're focused on the underlying metrics instead of the top line numbers, too. It's easy to say, "Yeah, you're in an 0-for-15, but just look at your hard hit rate, it will all work out," but the game isn't played on a computer. I worry sometimes our analytical approach gets in the way rather than helps.
The Mets were lucky to get three runs. If the ball didn't hit off an old pal's foot, it could have been one. Also, "RHP Ryan Helsley was electric in his Mets debut, striking out three and allowing just two hits in a scoreless ninth inning." The first part is true. But "just" allowing two hits in an inning is not really ideal. Diaz failed his job -- he HAD to get a strikeout at a key spot, didn't, and then another former Mets player got the key hit. The Mets' offense failed again in the 10th.
I know we should worry about our own house, but the Yanks didn't have a good night either.
Agreed, his stuff might be electric but giving up "just" two hits in an inning isn't to be lauded.
Mauricio should’ve swung at the second pitch when it was 1-0. Once he got to two strikes, you could practically write the obituary for that at-bat. But honestly, the real blame falls on Nimmo and Soto for failing to push a run across earlier in the inning.
Lindor and Alonso made a few token contributions yesterday but overall, their performances lately have been flat-out disappointing. And while Soto still racks up walks, his so-called clutch hitting has been abysmal when it actually counts.
As for Nimmo—he’s so overrated I’m running out of adjectives. Constantly praised, but rarely delivers in key spots.
I’m also starting to lose faith in Baty, and I question the decision to send Acuña down. His speed could’ve made a real difference in close games.
And then there’s Taylor. Great glove, sure—but his batting average is unmentionable. It’s time to designate him for assignment. Let Mullins and Marte platoon in center, or shift Nimmo there if you must. Anything’s better than watching rally-killing ABs over and over again.
An absolute truth: this offense has been streaky and inconsistent. This has been their identity all season, so we shouldn’t be surprised. A hot streak might get them to the show only to fizzle. Major underdogs to be consistently good offense through whole playoffs to a title. Expectations with talent level vs results = dissatisfied fan
This Mets team is now sinking even further right before our eyes. If it wasn’t for the “baby Mets” in July this team would be 5/6 games out right now scraping to hold onto a wild card position. I don’t know how it’s possible that all three of our big guns can all slump at the same time. It finally infected Nimmo and now it’s the “Fab Four” which honestly I hate they were called that as there is only one “Fab Four” and that’s the Beatles. The Mets paid Soto 765 mil. and the guy immediately becomes a regular Mets player. He has now endured a shitty first 2 months and this slump. I won’t be looking forward to this for the next 15 years. He’s supposed to be a generational baseball player. These guys don’t do what’s been done so far this year. If the Mets don’t snap outta this the whole feel good of the season is headed down the tubes. Better get right today. LGM.
We’re not going to win if Lindor, Soto and Pete (he did hit a HR so that’s a good sign) don’t hit. Lindor’s been bad for 2 months now.
Clutch hitting...now paging clutch hitting.
Diaz has been ineffective the last 3 times out , at least. So he's slumping too. Surprised Mullins didn't start.
"Wash, rinse, repeat". You could almost use a template and just change the names and a few numbers every game.
Note to Editor: It appears the wrong player/CFer was listed as the #4 prospect a day or so ago in the "Down on the Farm" section. Credible journalism requires a correction. Some of us actually read what you write.
Putting the critic's cap on, I thought today's column was a good one...it's good to share the pain I feel about this underperforming team. When Mr. Steele wrote, "... and confine the Mets to their fourth consecutive loss. ", I think he meant to write "consign", not "confine".