A day after smashing an MLB record-tying seven solo homers against the Phillies, their bats again went silent against a generally hittable pitcher, as the Mets dropped the rubber game of the series, 7-1 at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday night.

It’s the middle innings of a playoff game, and Juan Soto steps to the plate for the New York Mets. It’s probably a close game. Maybe there are runners on base. Which Phillies pitcher should face him?

A night after their offensive explosion, the Mets' offense came crashing down as they dropped the rubber game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday night, losing 7-1.