The New York Mets have dropped consecutive games and have slipped a half-game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the top spot in the NL East. For Pete Alonso—a cornerstone of the Mets franchise and one of the game’s most feared sluggers—the last two nights have been a sobering reminder that even stars stumble.

It was an error by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso that opened the floodgates for the Yankees. With one out and runners on second and third, Alonso fielded a grounder from Jorbit Vivas and threw home.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was seen slamming his glove after another tough outing for the team. The Mets suffered a 3-1 defeat, marking their fourth loss in five games. Their offensive woes continued to plague them,