What has happened to the New York Mets? The Mets have lost 7 straight, 11 of their last 12, and now trail the Philadelphia Phillies by 6 games for the lead in the NL East. They are also hanging by a thread for the last NL wild card spot. Tonight they will try to get back on track when they host the 51-67 Atlanta Braves in the opener of a 3-game set. The Braves have won 3 straight, 4 of their last 5, and have Spencer Strider slated to take the hill tonight. He is 5-9 with a 4.04 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Over his last three turns, Strider is 1-2 and his ERA has soared to 6.14 with a 1.98 WHIP. New York is expected to hand the ball to Clay Holmes. Holmes has been steady at 9-6 with a 3.35 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and the Mets are 4-1 in his last 5 home starts against team with a losing record. Despite their losing ways, New York is still 63-55 overall and 38-21 in Queens. With all the Mets talent, this spiral should not be happening and if it continues, management has to change.
TONIGHT’S PICK: NEW YORK METS