Mets Defense Crumbles in Doubleheader Loss

The Mets are spiraling, getting swept in a brutal doubleheader against the Cubs with six defensive errors costing them a 10-5 loss — their fifth straight defeat. Starter Sean Manaea, pitching just 86 pitches in over three innings, blamed the team’s lackluster effort, saying morale is low and they know they’re capable of far better. Despite four home runs from Alvarez, Ewing, Bichette, and Vientos, the defense couldn’t hold up, letting the Cubs score five unearned runs. Manaea’s blunt honesty — no excuses, no blame — underscores the urgency: the Mets need to fix their fundamentals fast, or the frustration will keep mounting. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/227b57b0fe391aaf