Houston AstrosvsNew York Mets
HOU 6/NYM 3
Things to say
The Astros beat the Mets 6-3 at Citi Field.
01
opener
Astros took it 6-3 over at Citi Field. Houston's bats just had more in them late. Mets hung around but never really flipped it.
02
key player
The heart of the Astros order did the damage — a couple guys in the middle kept the line moving and left the yard when it counted. That three-spot carried it.
03
hot take
Mets skipper went to the pen too early again. You could see the game get away once the starter came out.
04
deep cut
Getaway day at Citi and the Astros just controlled the WHIP all afternoon. Houston barely gave out free passes, and that's the whole ballgame right there.
05
exit
Anyway, Mets are buried at 61-76 now. Curious if Houston keeps this going into the next series — they're right in the mix at 69-68.
The recap
Houston went into Citi Field and took care of business, 6-3, spoiling the night for a Mets club that's fading fast at 61-76. The Astros' bats did their damage against New York's staff and the bullpen couldn't slam the door, which has been the story all year for the Mets.
Houston keeps clawing toward the postseason picture at 69-68, and this was the kind of workmanlike road win contenders bank without a second thought. New York, meanwhile, is just playing out the string.