The New York Mets faced a challenging setback on Wednesday as Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams delivered a stellar performance, no-hitting the Mets through 8.1 innings. The Mets managed to break through in the ninth inning when Juan Soto hit a solo home run, but it was not enough to alter the outcome, resulting in a 4-1 victory for Cleveland.

With this loss, the Mets have now dropped eight of their last nine games, causing frustration among players and fans alike. Soto expressed the team's need to overcome the current adversity, stating, "Nobody said it's going to be easy to go all the way. It's a challenge. We've got to go out there and take it from them. Nobody is going to bring the trophy over here and give it to us, we've got to go out there and take it." He further noted the challenges faced by both the offense and the starting pitchers, emphasizing the need for the team to find solutions.

The mood at Citi Field was tense, with fans visibly disappointed, as evidenced by persistent boos. In their previous game against the Guardians, the Mets scored only two runs and were no-hit for a total of 13 innings over the two matchups. Looking ahead, the Mets face a tough three-game series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently boast the best record in baseball at 69-44. The Brewers previously took two of three contests against the Mets when the teams last met. Despite the team's struggles, there is reason for optimism. The Mets remain in playoff contention, holding a three-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild-card spot in the National League and are just 2.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the division with time to make a move before the end of the season.