In the building where my Great-Grandparents took me to Sunday School, they have these things called “Elders.” I hope at least that those people were in action today, because Bryce Elder was not doing the Lord’s work this particular Sunday. Bryce allowed 10 hits and 6 runs over 4 innings, and his ERA rose to 3.15.

The Mets take the 3-game series and move to 14 games back of the Braves. Meanwhile, enjoy the picture above from the time that Ozzie Albies initiated a series of events culminating in Larry Jones receiving a Crown.

San Francisco comes to town on Tuesday at 7:15 Eastern, Grant Holmes and Adrian Houser scheduled.