Robert Stock whacked around early as Mets fall to Brewers, 8-1

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the New York Mets 8-1 in a Wednesday night game. For the Mets, Robert Stock struggled early, allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over four innings. The Brewers capitalized with six consecutive singles in the second inning to take a 4-0 lead. Stock's performance declined sharply, with his ERA rising from 5.40 to 7.40 after the fourth inning.

The Mets managed only one run, scored by Francisco Alvarez's RBI single in the fourth. Dustin May was set to start for the Mets but was replaced after one pitch due to a line drive to A.J. Ewing's shoulder. Robert Gasser, the reliever who took over, pitched effectively through 5.1 innings, giving up just one run. The Mets managed nine hits in the game, including two each from Brett Baty and Marcus Semien.

Ewing stole two bases for the Mets, reaching the 21-stolen-base milestone for his rookie season. Bo Bichette was injured in the fifth inning with a left foot contusion. The Mets and Brewers will face off in the final game of a three-game series at Citi Field on Thursday night, with starting pitchers Sean Manaea for the Mets and Jacob Misiorowski for the Brewers.