Mets blow Game 2 lead to Brewers to set up decisive wild card finale
· New York Post
The Mets had it on Wednesday night — until they didn’t.
Holding a a 3-2 lead in the bottom of the eighth, Phil Maton served up two homers, including the eventual game-winner — a two-run shot by Garrett Mitchell — as the Brewers took Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series, 5-3.
Garrett Mitchell #5 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after hitting a home run in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Getty Images
Phil Maton #88 of the New York Mets pitches in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 02, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Getty Images
The Mets’ loss sets up a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday night at American Family Field in Milwaukee.