Following the Mets’ 4‑0 victory over the Brewers on Tuesday night, interim manager Andy Green and his teammates discussed the dominant performance.
Luis Robert Jr. Searches for Swing Rhythm
Tuesday marked the second game back for Luis Robert Jr. since returning from a months‑long injury layoff, and the young outfielder acknowledged that getting back into sync at the plate would take time. After a 0‑for‑4 outing with three strikeouts against Milwaukee on Monday, Robert erupted in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s contest.
With the Mets holding a 3‑0 lead, Robert launched an 87 mph cutter from Brewers reliever Bryse Wilson over left‑center field for his third home run of the season. The blast traveled an estimated 451 feet, leaving his bat at 112.2 mph as it cleared the American Family Field bullpen and landed in the concourse.
Asked how often he has hit a ball of similar distance and quality, the 28‑year‑old— who has recorded 105 long balls over his seven‑year career—said he has hit many comparable shots but is still “trying to find my rhythm” after missing nearly three months. “Yesterday and today, the first couple of at‑bats I was just trying to get that rhythm,” Robert said through an interpreter. “I was able to connect today with that homer, but at the same time, just continue to go out there, work and try to fall into that rhythm.”
Robert is currently slashing .213/.308/.340 with an OPS of .648 over 26 games since his return. He has been manning center field for the Mets, who are evaluating his performance with an eye on a potential trade before the August 3 deadline.
Elite Outfield Defense
The Mets’ 4‑0 win was anchored by stellar defensive play. With Robert patrolling center, Carson Benge in right field and A.J. Ewing slotting into left— his first MLB start there— the trio turned every ball into a routine catch.
“A.J. is going to defend wherever you stick him in the outfield,” said Green. “Feels like when those three guys are out there together, you have three centerfielders. There’s a ton of extra value of having guys that can make those types of plays in the corner outfielders.”
“[The Brewers] hit some balls hard and they found the gloves of good defenders today,” Robert added through an interpreter, savoring the chemistry: “It’s a lot of fun because any of us can get to those balls at any moment.”
The defensive brilliance directly aided young starter Zac Thornton. Of the 18 batters he retired, nine were notches by the outfielders. The most memorable came in the sixth inning: with two outs and runners on base, Brice Turang lofted a fly ball to left. Ewing, initially turned around, snapped a sprawling dive to seal the frame.
“I yelled and said, ‘Let’s go,’” Thornton said of Ewing’s play. “He made two great plays out there.”
“With the speed that’s out there, it gives you confidence to attack the zone and have the guys play defense behind you,” said Devin Williams, who pitched a clean ninth.
Devin Returns to Milwaukee
Williams delivered a flawless ninth inning, securing the shutout, but the significance of his appearance extended beyond the stat line. This was his first time taking the mound in Milwaukee as an opposing pitcher since being drafted by the Brewers.
Williams last pitched in Milwaukee during the 2024 Wild Card series, when he surrendered a go‑ahead home run to Pete Alonso. After that season, he was traded to the Yankees but only faced the Brewers again Tuesday.
“Kind of a weird feeling, sitting in the opposing bullpen having been there since 2020,” Williams remarked. “It was good. Put up a zero and helped us get a win.”
The former Brewer finished his six‑year tenure with a 1.83 ERA, 68 saves and 241 appearances. His return to the familiar park added a memorable chapter to his career narrative.
