Devin Williams not using Mets' losing streak as excuse for recent stretch of poor outings
Mets closer Devin Williams had his third straight tough outing on Tuesday, allowing two runs in the team's 5-3 loss to the Twins.
The Mets are in the midst of a lengthy losing streak that has seen some of the best hitters in the league go cold, and starters and relievers implode in various ways. On Tuesday night, it was Devin Williams' turn. After blowing his first save as a Met on Sunday, Williams was called upon to keep the team's series-opener against the Twins tied at three in the ninth.
Williams, however, just could not control his signature changeup and allowed two runs on a hit and three walks in the team's 5-3 loss at Citi Field. "Felt a little out of sync, mechanically," Williams said of his outing after the game. "Couldn’t really land my changeup for strikes.
It was tough to beat guys with just the fastball. " “Today, the command. Getting behind hitters, not able to execute," manager Carlos Mendoza said of his closer.
"Once you start walking people, you’re in dangerous territory there. He’s gotta come back in the zone, and when he’s getting behind, good hitters are going to make him pay. Overall, the walks kinda hurt him there.