NY Mets Fab Four needed more help on Beatles Night

The New York Mets marked Beatles Night on Friday, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band’s famous Shea Stadium concert. The timing made for a natural tie-in to baseball’s present-day stars, since Steve Cohen once called Pete Alonso, Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo his “Fab Four.” Beatles Night gave that nickname new life as the spotlight shifted toward the four players who define this Mets roster.

Even with the Fab Four leading the way, the Amazins faced another challenging outing. It was a 'Hard Day’s Night,' as shaky pitching continued to cost the team, with the bullpen’s struggles matching 'Yesterday' and the day before. Still, the top of the lineup pushed to 'Work It Out,' sparking rallies and trying to 'Let It Be' a steadying presence in a lineup still seeking consistent rhythm.

The Mets had bright spots from the Fab Four, but it wasn’t enough to earn a win.

Francisco Lindor stole the spotlight for the Mets, going 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBIs, continuing a red-hot streak that has seen him hit 9-for-16 with three homers, five RBIs, and three walks over his last four games. Juan Soto homered for the fifth time in eight games, going back-to-back with Lindor in a display that made the top of the lineup 'Come Together,' marking Soto’s 30th homer of the season during a hot stretch for the slugger. Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo offered little support beyond a double from Nimmo, leaving the top of the lineup heavily reliant on their teammates.

On the mound, the Mets ran into trouble again. Sean Manaea struggled through five innings, allowing four runs on six hits with one walk while striking out seven, unable to contain the opposition. The bullpen turned a bad situation worse as Brooks Raley, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley combined to surrender seven hits and six runs, blowing another late-inning lead. Inconsistent pitching erased much of the momentum sparked by the offense, leaving the Mets to watch a promising night slip away — the bullpen desperately needed some 'Help!'.

Even with the top of the lineup carrying the night, the Mets’ offense sparked to life, ‘With a Little Help from Their Friends,’ as supporting hitters added key contributions. Francisco Alvarez added two hits, including a solo homer and four RBIs, while Ronny Mauricio and Jeff McNeil had two hits apiece. Fans would love to see this kind of production, 'Eight Days a Week,' but fragile pitching left Saturday’s outcome out of reach. The game captured the recent ongoing tension in New York: a lineup capable of brilliance paired with a pitching staff that struggles to hold leads.

This recent stretch has put a cloud over Citi Field, with late-game losses piling up and frustration mounting. But tomorrow, 'Here Comes the Sun' as top pitching prospect Nolan McLean makes his debut, giving fans a reason to believe brighter days are ahead. For a moment, they can almost picture themselves in a boat on a river, with tangerine trees and marmalade skies. Still, if the struggles continue, impatience simmers — a real 'Revolution' is brewing among Mets fans who want to see the team turn it around.