Mets Defense Meltdown Ends Streak

The Mets are in freefall after a brutal doubleheader loss to the Cubs, dropping two games by a combined 15 runs and extending their losing streak to five. Francisco Lindor’s return from a calf injury offered a glimmer of hope, but the team’s defense collapsed with six errors — the first time since 2014 — turning unearned runs into a crushing deficit. Manager Carlos Mendoza admitted the team’s struggles aren’t Lindor’s fault alone, and while it’s not too late to turn things around, the franchise’s defensive meltdown is a red flag they can’t ignore. 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/04b4650fe539a875