Mets' Sean Manaea Struggles Continue, Cites No Explanation for Middle-Inning Issues

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea continued his struggles on Thursday, lasting only 4.2 innings and surrendering four earned runs against the Nationals, marking his fourth consecutive outing with four or more runs allowed. This performance contributes to his 7.91 ERA over 19.2 innings in August, as he consistently hits a wall after strong starts, unable to complete six innings in any of his last eight starts. Manaea admitted he has "no explanation" for his mid-game struggles, stating he needs to "execute" better.