Mets Swept by Orioles in Doubleheader 7/10/25

So, on July 10th, 2025, the Mets showed up at Camden Yards for a doubleheader because of a rain delay. They were second in their division, hoping to catch up to the Phillies and make the playoffs. But, man, they got totally swept by the Orioles! They lost the first game 3-1, and then got crushed 7-3 in the second. It was a real bummer, showing they still had some work to do.

The doubleheader really showed how much the Mets were struggling, especially with their hitting. They just couldn't get those hits when they needed them, like that awful 1-for-8 with runners on in the second game. Those home runs from Henderson and Westburg really killed them, swinging the momentum to Baltimore. After the games, Mendoza was bummed, especially about the hitting. The losses really hurt their standing, putting them even further behind the Phillies. At least Peterson made the All-Star team, which was the only good news on a really bad day.

Game 1 Recap: A Bullpen Blunder Costs Mets Opener The initial game of the doubleheader, scheduled to begin at 1:05 PM EDT, presented a pitching matchup between Mets' left-handed pitcher David Peterson, boasting a 6-4 record and a 3.18 ERA, and Orioles' right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton, with a 5-7 record and a 5.47 ERA. The Mets initiated the scoring, with Tyrone Taylor's RBI double giving New York a 1-0 lead early in the game.

David Peterson totally killed it for the Mets! He was on fire, just like when he made the All-Star team, which they announced after the game. He shut down the Orioles, fanning six batters and keeping their bats quiet for most of the game. His control was amazing, reminding everyone why he's been so good for the Mets, especially with that killer 3.06 ERA he had in the first half of the season.

So, the game's big moment was in the eighth, right? The manager, Mendoza, made a call that really mattered. Even though Peterson was pitching well and had a good pitch count, Mendoza pulled him. Mendoza said Peterson "did his part" after, but it seemed like he was worried about Peterson's pitches or wanted to save him. And that decision totally changed things.

Peterson got pulled, and then the Orioles went wild. Henderson, pinch-hitting, crushed a two-run homer off Stanek, putting them ahead 2-1! It wasn't just any homer either; it was his first pinch-hit one ever, and the first go-ahead homer for the O's that late in the game since '16, so it was a big deal. Laureano then got a sac fly, making it 3-1. Basically, a pitching change backfired, even though the starter was doing well. The Mets' bullpen was already hurting, with like, 13 guys hurt, so Mendoza had to make some tough calls that didn't work out.

The Mets' bats were ice cold in Game 1, only getting one run even though Peterson pitched great. They couldn't score against the Orioles' pitchers, so a small mistake by the bullpen really hurt them. Félix Bautista shut it down for the Orioles in the ninth, winning 3-1 and giving the Mets their first loss of the day. It was like, Peterson was awesome, making the All-Star team, but the team still lost. It shows that even when someone does amazing, it doesn't always mean the team wins, like they're not working together well.

In the second game of the series, the Mets initially demonstrated promising offensive capabilities, scoring two runs in the first inning to establish an early lead. A groundout by Juan Soto allowed Brandon Nimmo to score, and a sacrifice fly by Pete Alonso brought Francisco Lindor home, resulting in a 2-0 advantage for the Mets.

Subsequently, Baltimore swiftly countered, nullifying the Mets' advantage in the second inning. Alex Jackson, making his Orioles debut, delivered an RBI double, enabling Cedric Mullins to score. Jordan Westburg then followed with his 10th home run of the season, a two-run blast to left-center, thereby granting the Orioles a 3-2 lead. The Mets managed to briefly equalize the score in the fourth inning when Brett...Baty singled, scoring Juan Soto and making it 3-3. This was one of the few times New York capitalized on a scoring opportunity.

The Orioles took the lead in the fifth. Colton Cowser singled in Gunnar Henderson, putting Baltimore back on top. Then, Mets third baseman Brett Baty messed up on a grounder from Ramon Urías, letting another run score and making it 5-3. That error just made things worse for the Mets, showing how mistakes in one part of the game can mess up everything else, making it a tough day for them. Baltimore kept scoring in the sixth, with Jordan Westburg getting an RBI on a fielder's choice, and Ramon Laureano's groundout brought Westburg home, making it 7-3.

• The Mets' offense struggled, failing to capitalize on opportunities with runners in scoring position.

• Tomoyuki Sugano earned the win for the Orioles, while Justin Hagenman took the loss for the Mets in a 7-3 game.

So, after those two losses, Carlos Mendoza was, like, totally bummed about how the Mets played. He was straight-up saying, "We didn't get it done today," 'cause they just weren't winning. When someone asked about pulling David Peterson in the first game, right before the Orioles hit a homer, Mendoza stood by his call. He said Peterson had thrown a lot of pitches and "did his job." But then he quickly changed the subject to the team's hitting, saying, "We can talk about it all we want, but we just didn't hit well." He also said he was bummed they only scored four runs. It's like, he's feeling the heat and trying to make it about the offense instead of that pitching move, which makes sense, right? He seems to think they need to hit better.

Outfielder Brandon Nimmo shared his manager's concerns regarding the team's difficulties at the plate, specifically addressing the "absence of timely hits" that hindered the Mets throughout both games. Despite Nimmo's own strong performance in the nightcap, contributing two hits, a run scored, and a stolen base, his individual efforts were insufficient to overcome the team's collective offensive struggles. This situation highlights a fundamental disparity between individual effort and collective offensive execution. While players like Nimmo are performing well and reaching base, the team is failing to convert those opportunities into runs, which suggests a deeper problem than just a temporary slump, possibly related to situational hitting or plate discipline in crucial moments. In the meantime, Francisco Lindor commended Nimmo's professional approach in Game 2, noting how Nimmo "prepared" him by providing information on the ball's movement, even amidst the team's difficulties.

Conclusion Mets Fall Further Behind in NL East A Challenging Path Ahead The Mets faced a tough day against the Orioles, with offensive struggles and bullpen issues. They need adjustments to compete in the NL East. Let's go Mets!