The New York Mets fell short once again in their rubber match against the Boston Red Sox, with starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco struggling to make it past the third inning. However, Carrasco was just one piece of the Mets’ problems. Their lineup had opportunities, especially late in the game, but failed to generate runs in their 6-1 defeat at Fenway Park.
With only six games left before the trade deadline on August 1st, the Mets are in desperate need of wins. Even if they were to win all six games, they would still have a losing record, highlighting the urgency for team officials to consider selling in the upcoming days. Since the All-Star break, the Mets have lost five out of their nine games. If they had flipped their record in rubber matches, they would be above .500.
The Mets’ chances dwindled in the eighth inning when Daniel Vogelbach struck out after a 12-pitch at-bat as a pinch hitter. Although the Red Sox had three runners thrown out on the bases, giving the Mets a chance to rally, it wasn’t enough. Carrasco had another poor outing, allowing five earned runs on 10 hits and two walks in just 2 ¹/₃ innings. This marked the fifth time in 14 starts this season that Carrasco allowed at least five earned runs.
The Red Sox took an early lead in the first inning with Adam Duvall’s RBI single. The Mets were fortunate that Jarren Duran’s decision to break for home on Pete Alonso’s throw resulted in an error, allowing them to prevent further damage. However, the Red Sox capitalized on Carrasco’s struggles and Drew Smith’s pitching in the third inning, scoring four runs and extending their lead to 5-0. Justin Turner’s double and Rafael Devers’ single set the stage for Duvall’s RBI double. Triston Casas followed with an RBI single, and with the bases loaded, Carrasco was replaced after giving up more hits.
The Red Sox continued to add to their lead with Yu Chang’s single and a wild pitch by Smith, making it 5-0. Mark Canha, who typically plays as a left fielder, showed his defensive prowess by throwing out Casas on a baserunning attempt in the fifth inning. This was Canha’s first assist as a left fielder in over 3,000 innings played in the position.
The Mets managed to score a run in the sixth inning with Francisco Lindor’s RBI single, narrowing the gap to 5-1. However, they missed a crucial opportunity with runners on first and third when Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, and Mark Vientos were all retired in order. The Red Sox solidified their victory with Devers’ solo home run off Dominic Leone in the seventh, creating a 6-1 deficit for the Mets.
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