QUEENS — The Mets’ comeback efforts fell just short after a night of missed chances and misfires as top prospect and catcher Francisco Alvarez was struck out by star closer Josh Hader with the tying runs in scoring position to end the game and seal a San Diego Padres 4-2 victory.
“He’s got good pitches,” Alvarez said of the veteran closer, who got the best of him in a high-leverage situation that could be deemed emotional for any ballplayer, especially one looking to prove himself. “I don’t think it’s that difficult [to try and do too much], I just have to wait for my pitches. I was looking for a fastball.”
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