In an outing filled with possible distractions and aggravations, Chris Bassitt was just not good enough.
the 6-0, series-ending loss to the PadresBassitt’s quietly excellent season ended poorly and with plenty of noise. Facing a Padres offense that had slugged its way to runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom, Bassitt’s struggles appeared more to do with rhythm than with mistake pitches.
San Diego batters — managed by Bob Melvin, Bassitt’s former A’s manager who knows him well — consistently stepped to the plate and then asked for time. The Queens crowd booed the apparent tactic, but it is possible it worked.see alsoBassitt got into trouble in the second inning. Josh Bell singled to lead off the frame and reached second on a Jake Cronenworth ground out.
Bassitt walked Ha-Seong Kim on seven pitches before walking Trent Grisham on five. With the bases loaded, a well-placed single, through the shortstop hole, from No. 9 hitter Austin Nola gave the Padres a 2-0 lead they would not surrender. Another jam arrived in the fourth inning, which would be Bassitt’s last. With two outs, Bassitt walked Kim, who then stole second base. The Padres, using the Mets’ method of athleticism and timely hits, added their third run with Grisham ripping a single to center. The Padres center fielder, who hit just .184 in the regular season, played like a star in the series.Bassitt had excelled throwing to James McCann this season, posting a 3.09 ERA in 14 games.
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