The New York Mets faced a significant setback against the Atlanta Braves, with pitcher Chris Sale delivering a dominating performance. Over 8.2 scoreless innings, Sale struck out seven batters while allowing only five hits, leading to a 5-0 defeat for the Mets. The team's struggles were evident as key players like Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso went a combined 0-for-12 with five strikeouts. Following the game, Lindor acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in getting on base.

This loss extended the Mets' losing streak to five games, their longest since last season. With only a one-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, the pressure is mounting on New York as they prepare for their next matchup against the Braves and continue their road trip.

The New York Mets extended their losing streak to four games following a 5-4 defeat against the Atlanta Braves in a dramatic 10-inning showdown. The Mets initially took the lead with a homer from Juan Soto and a two-run double by Tyrone Taylor, but as the game progressed, they failed to capitalize on their early advantage.

A critical moment came in the ninth inning when Soto made a costly base running error, getting doubled off after hesitating between bases on a fly ball hit by Pete Alonso. After the game, Soto attributed his indecision to the delay in the umpire's call, which drew backlash from fans and analysts alike, who felt he lacked accountability for the mistake.

The New York Mets are intent on bouncing back after suffering their first series sweep of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays, where the offense struggled to find its rhythm. Key players Juan Soto and Pete Alonso both had disappointing performances, managing only three hits collectively over three games, with Soto striking out at critical moments. Despite this setback, the duo has been instrumental in the Mets' recent successes. On a positive note, Francisco Lindor, Soto, and Alonso are leading their respective positions in the All-Star ballot returns, with Lindor at the top.

As the Mets look to regain their form, they will be relying heavily on this All-Star trio as they prepare for an important matchup against the Atlanta Braves. Alonso has been particularly impressive this season, leading the National League with 63 RBIs and hitting 17 home runs, while Soto has shown flashes of brilliance with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs. The team hopes that Monday's day off will help them recalibrate as they aim to recapture their offensive prowess.

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.

Betting on MLB player props is in full swing this Father's Day, with an array of hitters primed to deliver home runs. Key picks for today include Javier Baez, who faces a struggling Wade Miley; Taylor Ward, against fly-ball pitcher Cade Povich; and Pete Alonso, who has a favorable matchup against Shane Baz. Jose Altuve will look to capitalize on a poor outing from Simeon Woods Richardson, while rookie Wyatt Langford and veteran Mike Tauchman round out the strong lineup of home run prospects for the day.