David Peterson roughed up, bats go quiet as Mets lose to Blue Jays and fall into wild-card tie

Mets lose 10-3 to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays pounded the New York Mets 10-3 on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre, and the Mets fell into a tie with the Milwaukee Brewers for the second NL wild-card spot.

David Peterson started for the Mets and allowed six runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out four.

Blue Jays score early and often

The Blue Jays scored three runs in the first inning off Peterson on an RBI double by George Springer, a run-scoring single by Bo Bichette, and a sacrifice fly by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Toronto added three more runs in the third inning on a two-run homer by Teoscar Hernandez and an RBI single by Lourdes Gurriel Jr.

Mets bats go silent

The Mets offense was held in check by Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who allowed just two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out six.

The Mets scored their first run in the fourth inning on a sacrifice fly by Mark Canha, and they added another run in the sixth inning on an RBI single by Eduardo Escobar.

Mets fall into wild-card tie

With the loss, the Mets fell into a tie with the Brewers for the second NL wild-card spot. The Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-4 on Tuesday night.

The Mets and Brewers have 2 1/2 games remaining in the regular season. The Mets will host the Washington Nationals on Wednesday and Thursday, and they will play the Brewers in a three-game series in Milwaukee over the weekend.