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St. Lucie Mets Fall to Mighty Mussels in 4-1 Road Loss

September 5, 2025
11:32 pm

The St. Lucie Mets faced another setback in their series against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, dropping a 4-1 decision in a weather-shortened seven-inning game at Hammond Stadium on Friday, September 5, 2025. This defeat marks the Mets’ third consecutive road loss, a first for the team in the second half of the Minor League Baseball season.

St. Lucie Mets Struggle Offensively in Fort Myers

The main keyword, St. Lucie Mets, continues to be central as the team battles through a challenging stretch on the road. The Mets managed just four singles throughout the game, unable to generate enough offense against a strong pitching performance by the Mighty Mussels. In a previous matchup, the Mets also fell to the Mighty Mussels 6-3 at Hammond Stadium, highlighting their recent offensive struggles in Fort Myers.

Game Shortened by Weather Delay

The contest was delayed by weather, leading to a late start after 9:00 p.m. and a reduction to seven innings. Despite taking an early lead, the Mets could not maintain momentum as the Mighty Mussels rallied in the middle innings.

Key Moments: St. Lucie Mets Lose Lead in Fourth Inning

The Mets opened the scoring and held a 1-0 lead until the bottom of the fourth. Ian Daugherty of Fort Myers delivered a two-out, two-run single off Mets reliever Joel Lara, turning the game in favor of the home team. A wild pitch by Lara allowed another run to score, making it 3-1. The Mets have experienced dramatic finishes recently, including a controversial walk-off loss to the Mighty Mussels that left fans talking.

Additional Runs and Final Score

In the fifth inning, the Mighty Mussels added an unearned run on a sacrifice fly by Enriquez Jimenez. That run set the final score at 4-1, with the Mets unable to mount a comeback in the shortened game.

Pitching Highlights for St. Lucie Mets

Truman Pauley started for the Mets, delivering two scoreless and hitless innings with two walks and one strikeout. Wilson Lopez followed with a scoreless third, striking out two and walking two. Joel Lara pitched the final three innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits, with two walks and three strikeouts.

Mighty Mussels Pitching Performance

Michael Carpenter earned his first win of the season for Fort Myers, going five innings and allowing only one unearned run. He walked one and struck out seven Mets batters. Merit Jones closed out the final two innings for a save in his professional debut.

St. Lucie Mets Offensive Leaders

The Mets’ offense was limited to singles from AJ Salgado, Trey Snyder, Mitch Voit, and Antonio Jimenez. The team was unable to string together hits or capitalize on scoring opportunities against the Mighty Mussels’ pitching duo. However, the Mets have shown resilience in recent games, such as their impressive 11-6 rally past the Mighty Mussels that showcased their offensive potential.

Recent Performance and Standings

This loss marks the Mets’ third straight defeat, a rare occurrence for the team in the second half of the season. The Mets now hold a record of 76-53 overall and 42-22 in the second half. The Mighty Mussels improved to 52-72 overall and 25-35 in the second half.

Next Game in the Series

The St. Lucie Mets and Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will continue their series at Hammond Stadium on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. as the Mets look to snap their road losing streak.

St. Lucie Mets record: 76-53 (overall), 42-22 (second half)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels record: 52-72 (overall), 25-35 (second half)
Game shortened to seven innings due to weather delay
Key contributors: Ian Daugherty, Michael Carpenter, Joel Lara