hero

The Mets designated hitters. It was a balanced attack that passed the baton, but Jesse Winker and JD Martinez combined for four of the Mets’ eight RBIs.

Zero

Aaron Ashby.

The Brewers’ southpaw, who posted a 2.86 ERA in the regular season, faced five Mets batters and struck out none in his fifth run.

Unsung hero

Jose Butto was overwhelming in two perfect innings and recorded six crucial outs as the Mets’ bullpen was in shambles after Monday’s doubleheader.

Key statistics

5 for 7: Mets bat with runners in scoring position.

They only totaled seven hits and didn’t hit a home run, but almost all of their hits came at the right time.

Quote of the day

“We are not satisfied. We know the potential we have in this clubhouse and we want to go there and fight. We’re going to fight until the end, and hopefully that end will hopefully be winning the World Series.”

–Luis Severino