Mets vs. Brewers Game 62 Recap

The New York Mets lost to the Milwaukee Brewers today 5-3  to split their four game series and drop their record to 34-28.. They have lost two consecutive games and are now 4 games behind the Washington Nationals for first place in the National League East.  LHP Steven Matz gave up 5 runs, 4 of which were earned in 6 innings. He allowed 9 hits, had no walks and struck out five.This is Matz's second consecutive loss after starting off the season 7-1. He is going through a slump right now, but he will bounce back and get back to the success that he had in April and May. The Mets offense was shut out for the first 6 innings, but finally got on the board in the seventh inning after LF Aledandro De Aza grounded into a fielder's choice, which brought home a run. RF Curtis Granderson hit an RBI single in the 8th inning. CF Yoenis added an RBI double in the eighth. The Mets have an off day tomorrow and then begin a 3 game series against the Pittsburgh PIrates on Tuesday night.