Dave Bush yielded a first inning grand slam to Ryan Church, and things just kept getting worse for the reeling Crew, who lost their third straight home game against New York and were swept for only the second time at Miller Park all year.  Bush settled down somewhat, but still gave up a total of 6 runs in 5.0 innings.  The bullpen coughed up 3 more, and that was more than enough for the Mets behind Oliver Perez and their recharged bullpen.  Corey Hart hit an RBI double, and J.J. Hardy added a solo shot, but the Brewers offense was basically put to sleep.

Offensive MVP: Mets RF Ryan Church (1-4/1R/1HR/4RBI/0BB/1K)

Pitching MVP: Mets SP Oliver Perez (6.2IP/5H/2ER/5BB/5SO/1HR/Win-10th)

Alex’s Take:

The Brewers are in trouble now.  Three games into September and still they do not have a win.  They will need to bounce back and probably will against San Diego and Cincinnati, but what does it matter if they can never find out how to beat teams on and above their level?