The New York Mets faced a challenging outing on Wednesday as they were no-hit by Cleveland Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams until the ninth inning. Williams pitched an impressive 8.1 innings, maintaining control over the Mets' lineup until Juan Soto connected for a solo home run in the final frame. However, the late score did little to influence the game's outcome, as the Guardians emerged victorious with a final score of 4-1.

This loss marked yet another setback for the Mets, who now hold a disheartening record of 1-8 over their last nine games. After the game, Soto expressed the sentiments of frustration shared by the team, 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." His words encapsulate the struggle of the squad, as they look to regain their competitiveness in the league.

Fans at Citi Field displayed their dissatisfaction through a chorus of boos, highlighting the collective concern over the team's performance. The Mets had managed only two runs in their previous game against the Guardians, resulting in a no-hit period of 13 innings across the two contests. The team's upcoming schedule does not ease their burden, as they prepare for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers, who currently possess the best record in Major League Baseball at 69-44. This series follows a previous encounter where the Brewers took two of three games in New York last month. Despite the ongoing struggles, there remains a silver lining for the Mets: they are still 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.

As Soto noted, while no victories come easily, the Mets maintain a position to potentially make a playoff push despite recent challenges.