Brandon Nimmo Sends Message After Mets' Loss to Dodgers

It was a cruel ending for a Mets team that had battled back from an early 4-1 deficit. A clutch rally tied the game in the eighth, only for Los Angeles to notch its MLB-leading 20th comeback victory of the season.

Freeman’s game-winning hit wasn’t scorched, but its slicing movement and the pressure-packed moment combined to undo Nimmo’s read. Initially drifting toward the wall, Nimmo took a glance over his shoulder to track the ball. When he looked back up, it had veered dramatically to his right. His attempt to recover came too late. By the time the ball landed inches from his glove, the Dodgers were already celebrating.

“It acted a little bit differently than what I am used to,” Nimmo said afterward. “Sometimes that happens in a game. It was unfortunate. Would have loved to make that player... Unfortunately, sometimes that happens."

It was a tough-luck moment for a player known for his on-base prowess and hustle combined with his outfield instincts in left. The miscue wasn’t officially ruled an error, but its impact was undeniable.

For a Mets team clawing for consistency and identity, it was the kind of gut punch that lingers.

And for Nimmo, the play served as a frustrating reminder of baseball’s cruel unpredictability—especially when the game is quite literally in the air.