New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco went five innings in the Mets 3-2 loss to the Dodgers on Friday. Carrasco allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six. Although Carrasco took the loss, his performance was a step in the right direction considering he had not made it past the second inning in his two prior starts. For the season, Carrasco has posted an ugly 8.82 ERA and 1.65 WHIP (though he has 18 strikeouts) over a limited 16 1/3 innings pitched. ...