Hungover, apathetic, and impotent were all fitting descriptions of the Mets' performance in the 4-0 loss to the Phillies.
The key difference was walks, with Nola not walking any batters, in contrast to Butto's four walks in just five innings, and Mets' relievers adding four more walks.
The Mets struggled to get a baserunner in the first five innings, highlighting their offensive woes.
The team's ongoing struggles at Citi Field and the urgent need for a turnaround were emphasized, with a call for pitchers to improve their strike rate.
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