Sean Manaea struggles in Mets loss to Tampa Bay Rays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Sean Manaea allowed five runs on 11 hits across six innings of work during the New York Mets' defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. The left-hander surrendered an early lead in the first inning and saw the Rays score three additional runs in the sixth, including a home run by Yandy Diaz. Manaea walked one batter and struck out two during the outing. The performance marks the fourth consecutive start in which Manaea has surrendered at least four runs, resulting in a 7.73 ERA over that period. Following the game, the veteran pitcher acknowledged his recent decline in performance and expressed a need to address his struggles as the season continues.
- •Sean Manaea surrendered five runs on 11 hits in six innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- •The loss marks the fourth consecutive start where Manaea allowed four or more runs.
- •Yandy Diaz hit a home run in the sixth inning to end Manaea's day.
- •Manaea has posted a 7.73 ERA over his last four appearances.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’ve Been Terrible’: Mets LHP Sean Manaea Delivers Honest Take on Late-Season Meltdown
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Manaea sinks Mets with fourth consecutive uninspiring outing: 'I've been terrible'
"Did New York Mets lefty Sean Manaea’s midseason turnaround already dissipate down the stretch? On September 1, he allowed five earned runs on 11 hits in 5.2 innings of work. Granted, the Tampa Bay Rays are a playoff contender. Yet, that seems like an extraordinary amount of hits in less than six innings on the […] The post ‘I’ve Been Terrible’: Mets LHP Sean Manaea Delivers Honest Take on Late-Season Meltdown appeared first on HEAVY.
"Mets lefty Sean Manaea appeared to have found his gear with a mid-season resurgence, but things quickly have taken another turn for the worse.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 11:49 PM‘I’ve Been Terrible’: Mets LHP Sean Manaea Delivers Honest Take on Late-Season Meltdown
Did New York Mets lefty Sean Manaea’s midseason turnaround already dissipate down the stretch? On September 1, he allowed five earned runs on 11 hits in 5.2 innings of work. Granted, the Tampa Bay Rays are a playoff contender. Yet, that seems like an extraordinary amount of hits in less than six innings on the […] The post ‘I’ve Been Terrible’: Mets LHP Sean Manaea Delivers Honest Take on Late-Season Meltdown appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 12:47 PMSean Manaea sinks Mets with fourth consecutive uninspiring outing: 'I've been terrible'
Mets lefty Sean Manaea appeared to have found his gear with a mid-season resurgence, but things quickly have taken another turn for the worse.
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