The New York Mets encountered further difficulties during their game against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, as pitcher Gavin Williams delivered an impressive performance, no-hitting the Mets through 8.1 innings. It wasn't until Juan Soto hit a solo home run in the ninth that the Mets were able to score, ultimately resulting in a 4-1 victory for Cleveland. This latest defeat marked the Mets' eighth loss in their last nine games.

Following the game, Soto addressed the media, acknowledging the challenges the team faces, 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 expressed his frustrations about the offensive struggles, noting, 'It's frustrating for the offense, it's frustrating for even the starters. We've just got to figure out the way.' Fans at Citi Field voiced their displeasure with the team's performance, evident by the chorus of boos that echoed throughout the stadium.

The Mets found themselves unable to score effectively, managing just two runs in their previous match against the Guardians and experiencing a no-hitter across a span of 13 innings over the two games. The team's challenges will continue as they prepare for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently boast the best record in Major League Baseball at 69-44. The Brewers won two of three games when they faced the Mets in New York last month. Despite the current struggles, 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 trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by only 2.5 games within their division. As Soto noted, the path to success is not guaranteed, but the Mets still hold a viable opportunity to make a postseason run.