The New York Mets appeared to regain momentum after a three-game slide with wins over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and Thursday, but their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend was embarrassing.
The Mets not only got swept by the last-place Pirates, but they also got outscored 30-4 over the three games. New York is now 1.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East and a half-game ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the NL's top Wild Card spot.
A report surfaced about the Mets' coaching staff after Sunday's 12-1 loss, via SNY's Andy Martino.