The New York Mets have dropped six straight games as of June 19, 2025:
- They lost the whole three-game series to the Atlanta Braves, capped by a 7–1 defeat that completed the sweep
- The slide began earlier in the week with a 5–0 shutout loss (their fifth straight) to the Braves.
- Before that, they also dropped a close 5–4 thriller in extras—a 10th‑inning loss.
This six-game skid marks the worst slump of their season, during which offense and pitching have both faltered. The flameout has reduced their once-comfortable NL East lead; they’re now tied atop the division with Philadelphia, nypost.com.
What’s Going Wrong?
- Pitching woes: Starters like Clay Holmes, Paul Blackburn, and the bullpen haven’t held up—most recently, Holmes allowed three runs, and reliever Huascar Brazobán collapsed with four earned in one inning.
- Scant offense: The Mets have scored just one run in 22 innings during the Braves series, nypost.com. Chris Sale and Spencer Strider dominated, and Atlanta’s pitching silenced them.
What Comes Next
- The Mets are now tied for first place in the NL East. Manager Carlos Mendoza blames pitching and emphasizes a reset at the mound.
- “We’re not executing on the mound. Too many walks, too many hittable pitches. This group is better than that — and we have to reset, starting tomorrow.”
— Carlos Mendoza - What’s on deck: They’ll look to regroup offensively and get back to sharp pitching as they prepare for their next series.
Should Fans Be Worried?
A six-game losing streak is concerning, especially with division rival Philadelphia closing the gap. 45–30 is still a strong record, but the current skid must be snapped quickly before severely damaging the New York Mets’ playoff positioning. Their next six games are against the Phillies and Braves, both division rivals who can dramatically alter the standings.