A 60-game season has a way of shrinking perspective. Over 162, an individual at-bat recedes amid myriad others. A bad pitch is one of 900. A baserunning blunder becomes a teachable moment.
You get to your numbers, and these things even out.
But Tuesday night in Philadelphia was a microcosm of the Mets’ season, a compilation of small matchups that all went against New York. The Mets piled up hits and baserunners but could not score. Their pitcher cruised until, all of a sudden, he didn’t. They made a critical mistake on the bases late in the game. They lost a game that felt within their grasp all night.
This year has distorted the sport’s sense of time. There will be no evening out this season, and with each passing day, it appears there will be no postseason for the Mets, either.
Before New York’s 4-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park, Luis Rojas spoke about minimizing mistakes, especially on the bases. He has spoken all season about…
