Mets Drop Series Opener in Boston (Highlights)

Despite a brave six-in-end trip from Kodai Senga, the New York Mets (29-19) were not able to convert 3-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox (29-19) in a cool Monday evening in a cool Monday evening in a cool Monday evening in a cool Monday evening.

Senga allowed three early runs to start this season the most, but got involved to withdraw the last seven batters with which he was confronted. He fought himself through six innings and held Boston with only one goal in nine chances, with runners in the goal position. His efforts gave the Mets an opportunity, but the crime could not get through.

New York only went 1: 8 with runners in the goal position and band to three double games. The top 5 in the line-up combined 2-to-18 and missed the most important opportunities in the course of the game.

Francisco Alvarez led the offensive with two goals, including a double that led to the only run of the Mets, an RBI single from Tyrone Taylor in the third inning.

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The Mets, who have left four of their last five traps, will return to the victory -column on Tuesday at 6.45 p.m. on Tuesday at 6.45 p.m.