NFL freelance writer

Lucas Hutcherson

Harrison Bader on field conditions: 'Both teams are dealing with the same thing'

Starling Marte, Mets say sun a factor in crucial fourth-inning misplay in London Series loss to Phillies

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza thought starter Sean Manaea's first three innings in the London Series opener were solid but then came the fateful fourth that saw the Phillies explode for six runs in New York's 7-2 loss. Home runs by Bryce Harper and Whit Merrifield coupled with the Mets outfielders struggling to pick up the ball off the bat put the Mets in a hole they couldn't climb out of.