BALTIMORE — A week ago, the Mets got a win over a division rival with a Hall-of-Fame ace on the mound. They haven’t won a game since.
The Mets continued their summer slide Sunday at Camden Yards with a 2-0 loss to the AL-best Baltimore Orioles. It completed the sweep for the O’s and left the Mets 0-6 on a six-game trade deadline road trip. The Amazins’ are now a season-worst 11 games under .500 (60-61).
With outfielders Brandon Nimmo and Starting Marte sitting Sunday out, about 2/3 of the Mets’ lineup for the series finale was made up of unproven hitters that have spent the majority of the season in Triple-A. They proved little this week, getting shut out twice in six games. The Orioles limited the Mets to only three hits. All three came against right-handed starter Kyle Bradish, who only lasted 4 2/3 innings.
The Mets had some opportunities, especially since Bradish walked five hitters, with their best chance coming in the fifth. The Mets loaded the bases to chase Bradish from the game with two outs. Baltimore brought in left-hander Cionel Perez to face former Orioles’ first-round pick DJ Stewart, who was batting cleanup.
Stewart made weak contact on a sinker for an easy out.
Jose Quintana went six solid innings for the Mets, but still took the loss (0-3). The defense behind him didn’t do him many favors. In the fifth, Rafael Ortega misplayed a ball that went for a triple by Jorge Mateo. Then Mark Vientos bobbled a ball at third that allowed Mateo to score.
Former Mets catcher James McCann led off the seventh with a double to left field. Quintana then gave up a single to Ryan McKenna to put him on third. That was it for the lefty, who threw 92 pitches in only his fourth start of the season. He’s been effective in his first season with the Mets and will be a good piece next season.
Right-hander Trevor Gott took over from there. He got pinch-hitter Ryan O’Hearn to ground out to Danny Mendick on second base. McCann, who isn’t known for his sprint speed, broke from third and Mendick froze before flipping the ball to Francisco Lindor. He had plenty of time to throw home and get McCann but failed to make a play.
Quintana allowed two earned runs on six hits, walked two and struck out six.
Felix Bautista converted the save (30). Daniel Vogelbach struck out with a runner on second.
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