Mets Fall 3 Games Under .500 as Saberhagen's Streak Ends

Strategic Insights -

As the New York Mets fell 3-5 to the Colorado Rockies, pitching ace Bret Saberhagen's impressive streak of innings without walking a batter came to an end at 41. Taking the loss, Saberhagen watched as the Rockies tagged him for three hits and two runs in the eighth inning, leaving a sour taste in his mouth. The Mets are now three games under .500 (27-30) for the first time this season, and their chances of winning seem to be slipping away.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bret Saberhagen's 41-inning streak without walking a batter ended when he issued a walk in the eighth inning, his first since May 10.
  • Saberhagen set a Mets record for most consecutive innings without walking a batter, surpassing the previous record.
  • The Mets lost their fourth late-inning lead on their six-game road trip, giving up the game in the eighth inning.
  • Ryan Thompson helped Saberhagen with a two-run homer in the fourth inning and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh.
  • Mike Kingery and Andres Galarraga both reached base via hit-by-pitch, continuing Saberhagen's struggles with plunking batters.

Statistics:

  • 41: Bret Saberhagen's streak of innings without walking a batter, a new Mets record.
  • 27-30: The Mets' current record, three games under .500 for the first time this season.
  • 3-5: The final score of the game, with the Rockies taking the win in the eighth inning.
  • 4: The number of broken bats by Rockies' catcher Joe Girardi, who also blooped a hit into right center to tie the game.
  • 12: The total number of Colorado hits, despite many being described as little more than pop-ups or foul tips.

Sources:

  • "Saberhagen's 41-inning walkless streak ends", by unidentified author, The New York Times (date not specified)
  • "Mets fall 3-5 to Rockies, lose fourth late-inning lead on road trip", by unidentified author, The New York Post (date not specified)