Athletics Defeat Mets 3-1, Series Tied 1-1

The New York Mets faced a disappointing 3-1 defeat against the Oakland Athletics in their second game of the series, continuing their offensive struggles this season. David Peterson started for the Mets but faltered in the fourth inning, allowing two runs before Brandon Nimmo hit a solo homer in the sixth to narrow the gap. The Mets had opportunities to score but failed to capitalize, managing to get runners on base multiple times throughout the game. The Athletics, despite their struggles this season, improved their record to 6-9 with this victory. Both teams are looking to improve their standings, with the Mets currently leading the NL East. The series continues to highlight key player performances, notably Tyler Soderstrom's contributions for the Athletics and Pete Alonso's strong start for the Mets.