All articles tagged with #blown lead
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor criticized his defense after a 39-38 loss to the Jets, where the team allowed 502 yards and a significant fourth-quarter lead collapse, highlighting issues with defensive leadership and performance, especially with key injuries.
The Chicago Cubs blew an 8-0 lead against the San Diego Padres, resulting in their fourth loss of the season. The bullpen struggled, particularly Jose Cuas, who allowed three runs to score with just 13 pitches. The Cubs' bullpen issues are adding up, and the team suffered a tough loss on the day they learned one of their best relievers, Julian Merryweather, would miss over a month due to injury.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's bold decisions backfired as the team blew a 17-point halftime lead and lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Campbell's questionable choices, including opting to go for it on fourth down instead of kicking a field goal, drew criticism from fans and contributed to the team's demise. Despite multiple miscues by the players, the Lions' heartbreaking loss marks the end of a promising season and raises questions about Campbell's coaching approach for the future.
The Philadelphia Phillies blew a 5-3 lead in the eighth inning as closer Craig Kimbrel melted down, allowing the Arizona Diamondbacks to rally for a 6-5 victory and tie the National League Championship Series at two games apiece. Kimbrel gave up a leadoff double, followed by a pinch-hit two-run home run, and a go-ahead RBI single, leading to the Phillies' collapse. The series is now tied, with the Phillies still having their top pitchers lined up for the next three games, but the Diamondbacks have shown resilience despite struggling offensively.
The Minnesota Gophers blew a 21-point fourth-quarter lead and lost 37-34 in overtime to the Northwestern Wildcats. Northwestern tied the game with a touchdown pass in the final seconds of regulation and then secured the victory with a touchdown on their first play in overtime. The loss dropped the Gophers to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten, while Northwestern improved to 2-2 and 1-1.
The New York Mets suffered another heartbreaking defeat as David Robertson blew a lead against the San Francisco Giants, resulting in a 5-4 loss. This marks the 13th blown loss of the month for the struggling Mets, who are now 10 games below .500. Despite a strong outing from pitcher Carlos Carrasco, Robertson gave up a three-run homer to a rookie catcher, sealing the Giants' victory. The Mets have struggled to get key outs and hits when needed, contributing to their disappointing performance this season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' bullpen blew a three-run lead in the series opener against the Miami Marlins, extending their losing streak to 10 games. Despite a stellar start from pitcher Mitch Keller, the Pirates were unable to hold on and ultimately lost 5-3.
The Kansas City Royals blew a 4-0 lead and allowed nine consecutive runs to the Miami Marlins in a 9-6 loss, marking their 19th blown lead loss this year. The Royals' pitching depth is non-existent, and their core position players, except for Nick Pratto, are worse than last year. Despite a solid offensive effort, the Royals couldn't reclaim the lead. The Marlins' sixth through ninth spots in the lineup notched seven hits, and Royals' Drew Waters had a bad game, striking out with bases loaded and dropping a fly ball. The Royals try to avoid dipping below .300 in their next game.