GDB 146.0: Blue Jays look to bounce back against Mets after nearly mounting Game 1 comeback

Blue Jays drop series opener to Mets in 10 innings

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped the series opener to the New York Mets 4-3 in 10 innings on Friday night at Citi Field.

The Blue Jays had a chance to win the game in the ninth inning, but Bo Bichette grounded out with the bases loaded to end the inning.

The Mets won the game in the 10th inning on a walk-off single by Jeff McNeil.

The Blue Jays will look to bounce back in Game 2 of the series on Saturday night.

Ross Stripling will start for the Blue Jays, while Taijuan Walker will start for the Mets.

The Blue Jays are 4-5 against the Mets this season.

Bichette had a chance to be the hero for the Blue Jays in the ninth inning, but he grounded out with the bases loaded to end the inning.

It was a tough break for Bichette, who has been one of the Blue Jays' best hitters this season.

Bichette is batting .303 with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs this season.

The Blue Jays bullpen struggled in extra innings on Friday night.

Tim Mayza allowed a run in the 10th inning, and Jordan Romano allowed two runs in the 11th inning.

The Blue Jays bullpen has been a strength for the team this season, but they struggled in extra innings on Friday night.

The Blue Jays will look to avoid a series sweep when they face the Mets in Game 3 of the series on Sunday afternoon.

Alek Manoah will start for the Blue Jays, while Chris Bassitt will start for the Mets.

The Blue Jays are 4-5 against the Mets this season.