Mets vs. Red Sox Game 7 Recap

Mets closer RHP Edwin Diaz (Credits to MetsMerizedOnline.com)

The New York Mets lost to the Boston Red Sox 4-2 tonight for their second consecutive loss and dropped their record to 3-4. LHP Steven Matz wasn't as sharp as in his previous outing against the Braves and gave up three runs on eight hits with two walks and three strikeouts in 5.1 innings. Matz gave all of his runs to catcher Christian Vasquez who hit two home runs. RHP Drew Smith came in next and was able to get the last two outs to end the top of the sixth and stayed in for the top of the seventh and had a 1-2-3 inning. Smith has looked good this year so far and hasn't allowed any earned runs. RHP Jeruys Familia followed with a 1-2-3 top of the eighth inning and looked as good as he's been in a long time with two strikeouts. Familia has his hard sinker working and kept it down in the zone. RHP Edwin Diaz came on in the top of the ninth inning and struggled once again with his command. He couldn't locate his fastball or slider. He loaded the bases and was taken out after he hit 3B Jose Pereza which brought home a run. RHP Paul Sewald had to come in and was able to escape out of the based loaded jam after he stuck out CF Kevin Pillar and then got DH J.D. Martinez on a fly out to end the inning.

In the bottom of the third inning, the bats woke up after two scoreless innings and catcher Wilson Ramos lead off with a walk and then centerfielder Brandon Nimmo was hit by a pitch. SS Amed Rosario grounded into a fielder's choice, but was able to get on base after 3B Jose Pereza made a throwing error. 1B Pete Alonso walked to load the bases and 3B Jeff McNeil came through with a two-run single. After that the offense went quiet and wasted several scoring opportunities and had their best chance in the bottom of the eighth inning, but rookie 2B Andres Giminez grounded out with two outs. They struggled mightily again with runners in scoring position and went 1-9.

The Mets next game is tomorrow night at the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.m.