The New York Mets faced a disheartening 9-0 defeat to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking their most lopsided loss of the season and the first sweep at home this year. Mets starter Griffin Canning struggled, giving up six earned runs over 4.1 innings with a season-high five walks. The Rays capitalized on walks and errors, scoring early on a series of miscues from the Mets. Notably, a critical strikeout by Rays' Shane Baz against Pete Alonso ended a promising inning.

The Mets' offense faltered, finishing 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, stranding 12 baserunners throughout the game. Manager Carlos Mendoza emphasized the need for cleaner play, while outfielder Brandon Nimmo acknowledged that the Rays played exceptionally well. The Mets now head into a crucial road trip with their lead in the National League East shrinking to just 2.5 games, after the Philadelphia Phillies swept the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend.