New York Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed his frustrations after the team faced a dismal stretch, losing 13 of their last 16 games. Following a three-game sweep by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cohen reached out to fans on Twitter, admitting he did not foresee such a downturn. He assured them that the team would overcome this difficult phase, noting the impending return of injured pitchers and the hope that the batting average with runners in scoring position—currently the second worst in the league—will improve.

The Mets had been soaring prior to this slump, boasting a 21-game over .500 record and a 5.5 game lead in the NL East. However, the team now finds itself at 48-37, trailing the Phillies. Despite having stars like Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso, their offense has struggled, ranking 18th in batting average and relying heavily on these key players to turn the tide as they approach a pivotal series against the Brewers.