ATLANTA -- Following a 7-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night that left New York with a six-game losing streak, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza pointed to starting pitching as the common problem that has cost his team sole possession of the NL East lead.
The Mets looked for answers with roster moves before the game and now must make more to bolster a depleted rotation. Blade Tidwell will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to make his second major league start Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at rival Philadelphia.