Mets' Alvarez Snaps Bat, Team Fights for Wins

0:00On May 2nd, the Mets finally grabbed the win Friday night against the Angels, with dominant pitching and some timely offense pulling them through. But Catcher Francisco Alvarez had a night to forget, committing a defensive error and going hitless at the plate. The real highlight, though, was his failed attempt to snap his baton frustration after striking out on a low fastball. In the top of the fourth, with the Angels up 3-0, Alvarez swung wildly from the jump. He tried to break that maple bat over his knee like some bigleaguers do, but it just wouldn't give. Former Mets star Todd Zeel, calling the game from the booth, roasted him live, saying it probably didn't feel too good when the wood fought back. Fans and analysts see this as a snapshot of the Mets' woes. Their 11-21, dead last in the division. Starter guy roughed up early for those 3 runs, and Alvarez's bad throw led in another score. Major Carlos Mendoza stayed upbeat post-game, noting they hadn't rallied from early deficits like that before.

1:01Despite the offense ranking way below average, about 20% worse than league norms, key guys like Francisco Lindor, Bobichette, and Jorge, Palanco are all batting under 250. The high payroll hasn't translated to wins, but Mendoza's track record is solid, back-to-back winning seasons, including an NLCS run in his first year. No drastic moves coming from the front office, unlike the Red Sox dumping their skipper. They're riding with Mendoza, and this roster, banking on momentum to build from this lone victory and turn the season around. That's the story for today. New York Mets News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.