In a move aimed at shaking up their struggling lineup, the New York Mets handed the leadoff spot to A.J. Ewing on Friday night. However, the change of pace did not yield the desired results, as the team continued to struggle. Ewing's promotion to the top spot was seen as an attempt to inject some much-needed energy into the Mets' offense, which has been a major concern for the team this season. Despite the effort, the Mets' performance remained underwhelming, leaving fans and analysts wondering if the team's lineup issues are more deeply rooted than a simple batting order change.
A.J. Ewing took over the leadoff spot Friday night, but reshuffling the cards didn’t get the Mets far.
