Can New York Mets, any MLB team win with Luis Robert Jr.?

TL;DR

Luis Robert Jr. failed to deliver in a crucial moment for the New York Mets, who lost both games in a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. The Mets have now lost 15 of their last 17 games.

Key points

Luis Robert Jr. failed to deliver in a key moment
Mets lost both games in a doubleheader against the Rockies
Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games
First series loss to Rockies since 2021

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Can New York Mets, any MLB team win with Luis Robert Jr.? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The "next Mike Trout" stepped into the batter's box at Citi Field Sunday with an opportunity to live up to his lofty rookie proclamation.

Trailing the Colorado Rockies, 3-1, in the bottom of the eighth inning, the slumping Mets loaded the bases with two outs. They needed a Trout-type moment. But, like so often throughout Luis Robert Jr.'s six-year big league career, he failed to lift his club.

On a 1-2 pitch, Robert popped out to first baseman Troy Johnston. Another wasted at-bat.

The Mets ended up losing the first game of the doubleheader and the nightcap, as well. Swept by the Rockies, they have dropped three straight and 15 of their 17 games. It was their first series loss to the Rockies since 2021.

Robert's first two months with the Mets netted a .321 winning percentage.

After posting a .439 combined winning percentage during his six seasons with the Chicago White Sox, can Robert, who was projected in 2020 to develop into one of the league's top performers, lead a major-league squad into consistent winners?

Mets' Luis Robert Jr. seeks team wins

Since former Chicago White Sox teammate Eloy Jimenez anointed Robert as the "next Mike Trout" in 2020, Robert amassed an All-Star Game appearance, a Gold Glove award and a second-place finish in AL rookie-of-the-year voting. In 2023, he clubbed a career-best 38 home runs. In his six other seasons combined, however, he clubbed 66 homers. He has appeared in more than 110 games once.

Q&A

How did Luis Robert Jr. perform in the doubleheader against the Rockies?

Luis Robert Jr. struggled, popping out in a critical moment with the bases loaded, contributing to the Mets' losses.

What is the current performance trend of the New York Mets?

The Mets have lost 15 of their last 17 games, marking a significant slump in their season.

When was the last time the Mets lost a series to the Rockies?

The Mets experienced their first series loss to the Rockies since 2021 during this recent doubleheader.