The New York Mets faced another crushing defeat, losing 12-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking their 13th loss in 16 games. Starting pitcher Frankie Montas struggled significantly, allowing back-to-back home runs in the first inning by Oneil Cruz and Tommy Pham, a double whammy that set the tone for the game. Despite a brief glimmer of hope with a solo home run from Luis Torrens, the Mets' offense was stagnant, with only seven hits and failure to capitalize in critical moments, going hitless with runners in scoring positions. This game capped a disastrous series for the Mets, who were outscored 30-4 over three games. With the team’s morale at an all-time low, they will have a rest day before facing the Milwaukee Brewers.