Mets vs. Giants 127 Recap

RHP Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets lost to the San Francisco Giants 3-1 this afternoon and dropped their record to 56-71. RHP Jacob deGrom threw two scoreless innings in the top of the first and second inning, but gave up a run in the top of the third inning on a passed ball by catcher Devin Mesoraco. deGrom gave up a run in the top of the fourth inning on an RBI double by Giants starter LHP Madison Bumgarter. He finished up strong with scoreless innings in the top of the fifth and sixth inning. His final line was 6 innings, 4 hits, 2 runs ( 1 earned), 4 walks and 10 strikeouts. RHP Tyler Bashlor came in next and pitched a scoreless top of the seventh inning, but gave up a run in the top of the eighth inning on a solo homer by 3B Evan Longaria. RHP Drew Smith threw a scoreless top of the ninth inning.

The offense was shut down by Giants ace LHP Madison Bumgarter for the first six innings, but broke through in the bottom of the seventh inning on a solo homer by 3B Todd Frazier. RF Jose Bautista followed with a hit by pitch and 2B Jeff McNeil singled, but catcher Kevin Plawecki grounded into a double play and LF Michael Conforto struck out to end the inning. After a 1-2-3 bottom of the eighth inning, Bautista walked with two outs to bring up the tying run, but McNeil struck out on a questionable check swing call to end the game.

The Mets next game is at 7:10 P.M. tomorrow night at home against the Washington Nationals.