Ryne Stanek • New York Mets
Ryne Stanek allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits in 1/3 of an inning to blow a save in an 8-7 loss to the Nationals on Sunday.
The Mets were being cautious with Edwin Diaz, who secured a save on Saturday, so he was not available today. Stanek started the frame by allowing a double to Alex Call, then got a groundout before CJ Abrams tied the game with a single. After a walk, Pete Alonso committed a throwing error on a ball hit by Luis Garcia, and Abrams came around to score the winning run. Stanek has now blown his last two save chances when Diaz is not available, and the Mets may need to re-think that strategy.