Soto said the umpire is to blame for him getting caught between bases, leading to a double play in the ninth inning of the one-run loss.

After the 5-4 loss, Alvarez told reporters (via SNY) that he “made a mistake” calling that pitch and felt “very bad” about the decision. Garrett said he needed to execute the pitch better.

With the game tied 4-4 in the top of the ninth, Juan Soto led off with a sharp single against Braves reliever Dylan Lee, setting up what looked like a prime opportunity for the Mets to take control. But what followed was a collapse in base-running execution that left fans and players frustrated—most notably Soto himself.

The Mets opportunity to bounce back from a three-game losing streak comes with heightened stakes. They face the NL East rival Braves on Tuesday.