Mets Offense Flatlines in Opener vs. Brewers

 If the New York Mets were hoping to change the narrative in 2024, Opening Day just wasn't the showcase. The Mets were held to one hit for the first time ever on Opening Day as the Milwaukee Brewers came away with a 3-1 win to start the season.

The only hit the Mets got on Friday came from a solo shot by Starling Marte, who got just enough of a Willy Peralta fastball to send it over the left field fence.

It was a great moment for Marte, who had to battle through injuries for most of the 2023 season. When healthy, Marte is a sparkplug for the Mets offense.

Willy Peralta vs. Jose Quintana

After serving up the homer to Marte, Peralta dominated the Mets. He held New York to just one hit over six innings while fanning eight batters. Peralta has owned the Mets in his career, and Friday was no different.

As for his opponent, New York Mets starter Jose Quintana, he struggled with his control. Quintana walked two, gave up four hits and two runs and took the lose. He tossed 85 pitches in 4.2 innings of work. With no ace on this Mets team, the Mets need Quintana to pitch as close to lights out as possible.

Rhys Hoskins Slide:

What's a Mets game without a little bit of controversy? Former Philadelphia Phillies star Rhys Hoskins, now a member of the Brew Crew slid hard into second base, with his spikes up into the shin of Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil. The Mets did not like as both benches cleared. No real punches were thrown, but there was plenty of jawing.

"We didn't like it, but it was legal," Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza said. "It was a late slide."

The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers continue their series on Saturday and Sunday, with both games starting at 1:40 p.m.