The New York Mets' difficulties deepened on Wednesday as they faced the Cleveland Guardians. Pitcher Gavin Williams notably no-hit the Mets through 8.1 innings until Juan Soto connected for a solo home run in the ninth inning, which marked the Mets' only score of the game. The Guardians ultimately secured a 4-1 victory, leaving the Mets with a disheartening record of 1-8 in their last nine games.

Following the loss, Soto addressed the media, emphasizing the challenges the team faces in their pursuit of success. 'Nobody said it's going to be easy to go all the way,' Soto remarked. '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 expressed frustration with the team's offensive struggles, stating, 'It's frustrating for the offense, it's frustrating for even the starters. We've just got to figure out the way.' The sentiment of frustration echoed throughout Citi Field, where fans voiced their displeasure with a chorus of boos. In their previous game against the Guardians, the Mets only managed to score two runs and experienced a combined no-hit stretch of 13 innings across the two contests.

The Mets' upcoming schedule doesn't present an easier path, as they are set to play a three-game series on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers, who are currently on a strong winning streak. Milwaukee holds the best record in Major League Baseball at 69-44 and had taken two of three games against the Mets during their last meeting in New York. Despite the disappointing performance thus far, the Mets feature a talented roster that includes Soto, Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo. Additionally, there is a silver lining as the Mets remain in playoff contention, maintaining a three-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds for the final wild-card spot in the National League. They are also within striking distance of the Philadelphia Phillies in the division, trailing by just 2.5 games. As Soto aptly noted, success will not be handed to them, yet the team still has the opportunity to make a significant impact as the season approaches its conclusion.