The Athletics took a lead on Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom and added to it in win over N.L. East leaders.
OAKLAND — The Athletics dealt the New York Mets a costly loss in a pennant race Saturday and did it against star right-handed pitcher Jacob deGrom.
By the time he was finished after four innings, deGrom trailed 5-4 and surrendered season highs in hits , earned runs and walks . He struck out five and threw 80 pitches, 49 for strikes, giving way to Trevor Williams to start the sixth inning. While the A’s were able to add on five runs against the New York bullpen after deGrom’s exit, A’s relievers Pruitt , A.J. Puk and Tyler Cyr blanked the Mets over the final four innings.
As for his hitting, Capel said, “Just wanted something to drive, go up there, compete, have a good A.B. and put the barrel on the ball. I thought we did a good job of that today.”