Why the Mets enter a pivotal series this weekend against Brewers

The Mets need to turn things around this weekend in Milwaukee.

Aug 6, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after grounding out during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

After winning seven straight games not so long ago, things have since gone south for the New York Mets.

The Mets finished off a disappointing 1-5 homestand on Wednesday after getting swept by the Cleveland Guardians, losing 4-1 and nearly getting no-hit by Guardians' starting pitcher Gavin Williams, until Juan Soto broke up the bid with a solo home run in the ninth inning. New York has now lost four straight games and eight of their last nine.

Juan Soto says the Mets' struggles offensively have been frustrating:

"Especially for the starters - they've been doing a really, really good job lately. It's frustrating for the offense, it's frustrating for even the starters." pic.twitter.com/qXgz4qnkkz

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 6, 2025

New York will now begin a three-game series tomorrow with the Milwaukee Brewers, making it the first time they have returned to American Family Field since Pete Alonso's heroics in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card series. This Brewers team, however, has been one of the league's hottest teams since the All-Star break; after finishing a three-game sweep against the Atlanta Braves, the Brew Crew have not only won their last six games, but hold the best record in all of baseball at 70-44.

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With the Amazins' now seemingly reaching a low point of their season, this series against the red-hot Brewers looks to be a pivotal one for them. Even though it's only the second week of August with plenty of baseball still left to be played, the Mets currently hold the third and final Wild Card spot in the NL, with the Cincinnati Reds the closest pursuers behind, trailing by just three games.

Are the Mets in danger of falling out of the playoff picture?

Aug 5, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts to striking out against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

The Reds begin a four-game series on Thursday in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. If the Mets get swept out of Milwaukee and the Reds end up sweeping the Pirates or taking three out of four, New York could be in grave danger, from once sitting atop first place in the NL East to being on the outside looking in for a playoff spot.

The Cincinnati Reds trail the Mets by 3 games for the final Wild Card spot. They begin a 4-game series with the Pirates tonight. Mets begin a 3-game series with the best team in baseball (Brewers) tomorrow night in Milwaukee. Mets could fall out of a postseason spot this weekend.

— Ben Yoel (@Ben_Yoel) August 7, 2025

The Mets quite simply have picked the wrong time for their offense to go silent, as well as failing to cash in with runners in scoring position (even though that's been an issue for the Mets all season).

If the Mets want to right the ship this weekend against a dangerous team like the Brewers, perhaps they can use some of that magic they had in that aforementioned Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series last October that propelled their playoff run from a season ago.