The Mets Have Scored Two Runs Or Less 23 Times and Their Season Is Already on the Brink

Alright, you guys gotta see this. While we're all out here grinding, trying to get our teams right, some franchises are just... well, they're a mess. Take the New York Mets, for instance. They got absolutely WAXED, swept by the Miami Marlins, topped off with a walk-off grand slam that sealed a 4-0 loss on Sunday. I'm talking straight up embarrassing, and it puts them in a familiar spot, heading back home to Citi Field needing to save a season that's already looking like it's spiraling outta control. Seriously, talk about an uphill climb!

What in the World is Happening in Queens?

This isn't one bad weekend, folks. This is a full-blown pattern that'd make any fan want to rip their hair out. That Marlins sweep? That was the fifth loss in their last six games. They got outscored a shocking 28-14 by the Marlins and Nationals over those six games. Get this, they only managed *two runs and eleven hits* in the entire Miami series. TWO RUNS! Over multiple games! It's wild. Their manager, Carlos Mendoza, didn't pull any punches either, saying, "What we're doing right now is not good enough. As simple as that." And he's not wrong. They’ve scored two runs or fewer a staggering 23 times this season. That’s the second-most in the entire majors, only behind the Los Angeles Angels, who have done it 27 times. Yikes, right? You can't win like that. It's a fundamental problem for this squad right now, and Nolan McLean, their right-hander, is coming off his worst start after giving up nine runs, six earned, in his last outing.

Can the Reds Keep Rolling?

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds are limping into town, but maybe with a flicker of hope after their last outing. They haven't played since Saturday, when they split a doubleheader with the St. Louis Cardinals. They got smacked 8-1 in the opener, but then pulled off a crazy 7-6 win in 11 innings in the nightcap. Talk about a roller coaster! Reds manager Terry Francona gave his guys credit for playing through frustration after blowing a late lead in that one, but still getting the win. This little spark for the Reds means they've won three of their last four games, which is a big deal considering they started May with 13 losses in 17 games. They even dropped 9 runs on the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday! They're actually starting to put up some numbers, scoring at least seven runs in two of their last three games, after only doing it six times in their first 17 games this month. It's a bit of a turnaround, or at least it *could* be. So, what's next? The Mets host the Reds on Monday afternoon. For New York, it's about trying to stop the bleed, plain and simple. For Cincinnati, it's about seeing if they can actually build some momentum and keep this mini-turnaround going. You've got McLean on the mound for the Mets, coming off his worst start, against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo, who actually has a 1-0 record with a 1.54 ERA in his two career starts against the Mets. That's a stat that definitely favors Cincinnati, wouldn't you say? This opener is gonna be huge for both squads, setting the tone for their week. Let's see if the Mets can pull it together, or if the Reds keep piling on the misery.

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