Mets lose to Astros 3-1 after sixth inning collapse from Christian Scott

The New York Mets fell to the Houston Astros 3-1 at Citi Field on August 28. Christian Scott, who pitched well through five innings, struggled in the sixth by walking three batters, which led to three runs scoring for the Astros. The Mets had a brief lead after Carson Benge's double drove in Francisco Lindor earlier in the game. Hunter Brown’s dominant pitching performance for Houston included 10 strikeouts over 6.2 innings. The Mets will continue their series with the Astros on August 29, with Nolan McLean scheduled to start.

• 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Scott unravels in sixth inning, Mets offense goes cold in 3-1 loss to Astros