The Mets’ once-promising season came to a crashing halt.

They lost to the Padres 6-0 in Game 3 of the wild-card series Sunday night, eliminating them from the playoffs. They previously lost Game 1 of the series Friday night, and won Game 2 on Saturday.

Joe Musgrove gestures to Mets fans after he was checked for an illegal substance.
Joe Musgrove gestures to Mets fans after he was checked for an illegal substance.
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Chris Bassitt reacts during the second inning.
Chris Bassitt reacts during the second inning.
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Francisco Lindor strikes out in the fourth inning.
Francisco Lindor strikes out in the fourth inning.
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Pete Alonso reacts in the fifth inning.
Pete Alonso reacts in the fifth inning.
Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Mets owner Steve Cohen watches the game from his suite.
Mets owner Steve Cohen watches the game from his suite.
Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Umpires check Joe Musgrove's ear for an illegal substance.
Umpires check Joe Musgrove’s ear for an illegal substance.
Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Padres starter Joe Musgrove pitched seven shutouts innings and gave up just one hit. Mets starter Chris Bassitt, on the other hand, gave up three runs in just four innings pitched.

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