NEW YORK – Jacob deGrom’s ERA rose to 1.00 for the first time this season and the New York Mets rallied in the seventh and eighth innings to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in the first game of a double on Wednesday night. billboard.
Pinch-hitter Jose Peraza, who went to the plate in place of deGrom, hit the tying home run with one out in the seventh inning off Josh Hader, who had converted 24 consecutive save chances since Sept. 20.
Edwin Diaz (3-2) hit Christian Yelich with a pitch, allowing a run to enter in the eighth inning. It is the third time in his career that the Puerto Rican closer has hit a batter with the bases loaded.
Jeff McNeil hit a two-touchdown single with no out in the bottom of the eighth inning off Brent Suter (8-4), who was seeking his first major league rescue.
Dominic Smith, who opened the inning with a ball that hit his left hand and grazed his mouth, swept his head to score the winning run by beating center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr.’s shot.
McNeil had the first hit to win a game in his major league career and the Mets earned their seventh win in the last at-bat so far this season and their fourth in their last five games.
DeGrom allowed a home run to Luis Urías on the fourth pitch of the game and Jace Peterson put Milwaukee up 2-1 in the fifth.
DeGrom went without a decision for the third straight start after conceding two touchdowns and four hits in seven innings with 10 strikeouts and no walks. His ERA has risen from 0.50 to 1.08 in his last three appearances.
For the Mets, Venezuelans José Peraza 1-1 with one RBI and one scored; Luis Guillorme 3-0. Puerto Ricans Francisco Lindor 4-1 with one RBI and one scored; Tomás Nido from 2-1.
For the Brewers, the Mexican Luis Urías 3-2 with one produced and one scored. Venezuelans Avisaíl García 3-1; Omar Narváez 3-0. The Dominican Willy Adames 4-0.
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