Mets melt down in 8th inning, blow 3-run lead after series of miscues vs Phillies

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The New York Mets dropped a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after a series of miscues in the eighth inning helped their National League East rival to a 7-6 victory.

New York entered the eighth up 6-3. Mets reliever Jeff Brigham hit Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner with pitches with the bases loaded after Brett Baty committed a throwing error. Schwarber’s hit-by-pitch tied the game and Turner’s gave Philadelphia the lead.

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Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh, left, and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel celebrate their win over the New York Mets, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Mets pitcher Josh Walker let three batters reach base and Baty had trouble turning the double play on an Alex Bohm grounder. Baty’s throw to Jeff McNeil pulled the infielder off the bag. Brandon Marsh would walk in the next at-bat and then the Schwarber and Turner plunkings came.

In the top of the ninth, the Phillies sent out Craig Kimbrel to close out the game. Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch but Mark Canha and Tommy Pham would strike out swinging. McNeil then flew out to center to end the game. Mets manager Buck Showalter was ejected in the ninth inning as well.

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New York Mets relief pitcher Jeff Brigham leaves the mound after hitting Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner with the bases loaded, giving the Phillies the lead, during the eighth inning, Sunday, June 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen summed up the loss after