Things are falling apart for the New York Mets (87-72) at the wrong time as they suffered a third straight loss, falling 6-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers (93-68) on Saturday night at American Family Field.
BILLS GAME WEEK: Buffalo opens new Highmark Stadium Thursday night against Lions (preview) However, the Arizona Diamondbacks lost again to the San Diego Padres so the Mets hold the final wild-card spot heading into Sunday.
New York managed just two hits against six Milwaukee pitchers and went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, leaving four on base.
Jose Quintana surrendered two runs in 4.1 innings, while Reed Garrett and Danny Young struggled late, combining to allow four runs.
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The Mets look to avoid the three-game sweep on Sunday at 3:10 p.m. with David Peterson on the hill. New York can clinch a postseason berth with a win and a Diamondbacks loss to the Padres.
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