St Lucie Mets News: July 19 - July 25, 2024

**St. Lucie Mets Struggle Through Tough Week in MiLB**

The St. Lucie Mets, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, faced a challenging week in Minor League Baseball (MiLB) as they battled against several opponents. The team's recent performances have been marked by a mix of close losses and dominant defeats.

Series Against Palm Beach Cardinals

The Mets returned to Clover Park for a six-game series against the Palm Beach Cardinals, the St. Louis affiliate. The series started on a sour note as the Cardinals took advantage of four St. Lucie errors to win 4-3 on Tuesday night. The Mets were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling short by a single run.

Wednesday's game saw the Cardinals outlast the Mets 5-3 in 10 innings. Despite a strong effort, the Mets were unable to hold off the Cardinals, who scored their final three runs without recording a hit in the eighth and 10th innings.

Thursday night's game was another close contest, but the Mets were ultimately dominated by the Cardinals' bullpen. Three Palm Beach pitchers held the St. Lucie Mets to just two hits in a 5-1 loss.

Previous Series Against Jupiter Hammerheads

Before facing the Cardinals, the Mets had a tough series against the Jupiter Hammerheads, the Miami Marlins affiliate. The Hammerheads swept the Mets in a three-game series, winning each game in dramatic fashion. The final game saw the Hammerheads come back from a ninth-inning deficit to win 5-4 in 10 innings.

Standout Performances

Despite the team's struggles, there have been some notable individual performances. In a previous series against the Daytona Tortugas, the Mets showed resilience in a 5-3 loss, nearly rallying from a four-run deficit in the ninth inning.

Upcoming Games

The St. Lucie Mets will look to bounce back from their recent losses as they continue their season. Their upcoming schedule includes more games against the Palm Beach Cardinals and other opponents in the Florida State League.

In conclusion, the St. Lucie Mets have faced a tough week in MiLB, struggling against both the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Jupiter Hammerheads. While individual performances have shown promise, the team needs to regroup and refocus to turn their season around.