MIAMI Christian Scotts penchant for getting burned by one pitch has deflated otherwise solid numbers for the Mets. On Sunday that pitch occurred in the fourth inning, when Jazz Chisholm Jr. blasted a three-run homer against the rookie. It was the eighth homer allowed by Scott in 47 / innings this season and helped sink the at loanDepot park. Hes a guy that throws a lot of strikes and I think that is part of the development at this level, manager Carlos Mendoza said. When you are facing big hitters in situations like that, especially when you get ahead in counts, you have to execute pitches. Christian Scott reacts against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at loanDepot park on July 21, 2024 in Miami, Florida. Getty Images Chisholm jumped on a full-count slider for the homer, but Scott said he wasnt disappointed Steve Kasper Jersey with the pitchs placement. He made a good swing on it, Scott said. If I throw that pitch 100 times I probably get him out most of the times. I didnt feel like it was a mistake it was exactly where I wanted it. Explore More Scott was removed after the inning at 75 pitches. Overall, he allowed three earned runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and two walks. Scott has pitched to a 4.56 ERA in his eight starts for the Mets. It was one of those where they made him work today, Mendoza said. They put together some good at-bats stuff-wise I thought he was OK, but at this level you have to continue to make pitches. Christian Scott #45 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot park. Getty Images The Mets from the Brewers for lefty reliever Tyler Jay. In 17 appearances at Double-A this season (11 as starter) Shook has pitched to a 4.90 ERA with 77 strikeouts in 64 / innings. Jose Quintana returned to the Mets clubhouse after remaining at the team hotel the last two days with sickne s Mendoza said it wasnt COVID. The left-hander is on track to face the Yankees on Tuesday after getting his turn in the rotation pushed back two days. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Jake Diekman, who began the day with a 19.29 ERA in five relief appearances this month, recorded the final four outs without allowing a run. The 1 / innings pitched by Diekman matched his longest outing of the season. Boston Bruins Jersey