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St. Lucie Mets Fall to Mighty Mussels on Controversial Walk-Off

September 3, 2025
11:32 pm

The St. Lucie Mets lost to the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 3-2 on a controversial walk-off in the bottom of the ninth inning at Hammond Stadium, a result that left both players and fans debating the final call.

St. Lucie Mets Lose Close Game in Fort Myers

The main keyword, St. Lucie Mets, headlines a dramatic night in Minor League Baseball on September 3, 2025. The Mets were edged out by the Mighty Mussels in a tense finish that hinged on an umpire’s decision at home plate. Earlier this season, the Mets showcased their resilience in a thrilling 11-6 rally past the Mighty Mussels, proving their ability to bounce back from adversity.

Controversial Walk-Off Decides Game

The game was tied 2-2 entering the bottom of the ninth inning. The Mighty Mussels loaded the bases with one out, setting the stage for a dramatic ending.

Quentin Young hit a ground ball over the mound. Mets second baseman Mitch Voit made a diving stop, then threw home to catcher Chase Meggers. The play appeared to result in a force out at the plate, which would have kept the Mets’ hopes alive.

However, home plate umpire Kameron Jones ruled that Meggers was not touching the plate when he caught the throw. Daniel Pena was called safe, giving Fort Myers a 3-2 victory and sparking frustration from the Mets’ dugout.

St. Lucie Mets Rally Late to Tie Game

The St. Lucie Mets trailed 2-0 heading into the eighth inning. With two outs and nobody on base, Randy Guzman doubled, and AJ Salgado reached on an error.

Simon Juan then delivered a clutch two-run double on an 0-2 pitch from Jonathan Stevens, tying the game at 2-2. This late rally gave the Mets a chance to win, but missed opportunities continued to haunt them. The Mets are looking to build on their late-game heroics as they prepare to host the Jupiter Hammerheads at Clover Park in an upcoming home series.

Missed Chances with Runners in Scoring Position

The Mets struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. In the ninth, Jeremy Rodriguez reached on an error and advanced to third base, but the Mets could not bring him home.

The Mets went 1 for 14 with runners in scoring position.
They stranded 10 base runners throughout the game.

These missed chances proved costly in a tightly contested matchup.

Pitching Highlights from Both Teams

Jose Chirinos started for the St. Lucie Mets, pitching four innings. He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), walked four, and struck out three batters.

For the Mighty Mussels, Eli Jones delivered 5.2 scoreless innings, giving up five hits, walking two, and striking out four.

Bullpen Performances

Bryce Jenkins pitched in relief for the Mets, taking the loss despite a strong outing. He struck out four, allowed just one hit, and gave up one run over 2.1 innings.

On offense, Simon Juan finished 1 for 3 with a double, a walk, and two RBIs. Mitch Voit was 2 for 5 and stole two bases.

Series Continues at Hammond Stadium

The St. Lucie Mets (76-51, 42-20) and the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (50-72, 23-35) will play the third game of their series at Hammond Stadium on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. With their recent performances, the Mets are aiming to recapture the momentum that helped them clinch the FSL East second half title earlier in the season.