By Sunday 
When the New York Mets jumped out to a commanding lead on Sunday, it looked like they were ready to cruise to an easy win. Five runs in the first inning, another in the second — it felt like everything was clicking. But as baseball often reminds us, no lead is ever truly safe.
A Strong Start… That Didn’t Last
Tylor Megill was dealing early, racking up nine strikeouts over 6.1 innings. Even after giving up a solo homer to Dylan Crews in the second, it still felt like the Mets had the game under control.
But cracks started to show — and quickly.
José Butto entered the game and immediately struggled with his command. A single here, a home run there, and suddenly the Nationals had life. What once looked like a comfortable Mets win turned into a nail-biter… and eventually a full-blown disaster.
Relievers Huascar Brazoban and Ryne Stanek couldn’t stop the bleeding either. The Nationals roared all the way back to steal an 8-7 victory, leaving Mets fans stunned and frustrated.
Mendoza: “Turn the Page”
After the loss, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza didn’t sugarcoat how brutal the collapse was.
“To be there 7-1 and let that go away, it’s a tough one,” Mendoza told reporters, visibly frustrated. “Turn the page and get ready for tomorrow.”
It’s a simple but telling message. There’s no time for pity parties in a long MLB season. As ugly as this loss was, the Mets need to shake it off fast, with the series finale against the Nationals coming up.
A Chance to Bounce Back
The good news? The Mets don’t have to wait long to redeem themselves. They’ll get another shot at Washington on Monday at 4:05 PM ET at Nationals Park.
A win won’t erase the sting of Sunday’s meltdown, but it would definitely help them start fresh — and prove they can learn from their mistakes.