Jake Diekman didn’t even last an inning in Tuesday’s loss, and he took his anger out on an unsuspecting water cooler in the Mets dugout.
Diekman pitched ⅔ of an inning in the sixth, allowing a home run and walking a batter before being replaced by Jorge López in what became a 7–6 loss at Cleveland.
While Diekman struck out two batters after giving up the two-run homer to David Fry, his frustration boiled over once he was out of the game.
As he walked through the dugout towards the clubhouse, he picked up a water fountain and threw it in front of him angrily.
It was the second straight appearance in which Diekman gave up a home run, and the latest appearance was part of the broader issues facing the team as the Mets lost a second straight game to the Guardians.
The Mets have lost nine of their last 12 games and are below .500 with a 21-27 record.
Diekman now has a 3.86 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 16 1/3 innings.
The Guardians took an early lead Tuesday night and never looked back after scoring three runs in the third inning.
Adrian Houser allowed six hits for six runs in five innings on the mound.
The bullpen has been at the forefront in recent days, with Edwin Diaz’s confidence a bit shaken after ninth inning struggles, and now reliever Brooks Raley is heading toward late elbow surgery season, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed to reporters after the game. .
Raley had pitched well — with a 0.00 ERA in eight appearances — before being placed on the injured list in April and Mendoza said he would undergo the procedure next week.
“It’s unfortunate because you know what he means to this team and obviously to his career, but I wish him the best and I know he’s going to do everything he can to get back on the field as soon as possible. as soon as possible,” Mendoza said.
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