Mets bring 7-game losing streak into matchup against Rangers
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Despite $765 million man Juan Soto putting up MVP-level numbers, the Mets have lost eight in a row entering Sunday and their lead for the final NL wild-card spot is down to a half-game over the San Francisco Giants, with the Cincinnati Reds (1.5 games) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2 GB) also within striking distance.
New York's 3-2 loss dropped them into a tie with San Francisco for the National League's final wild card spot with 13 games left.
Brandon Sproat delivered six shutout innings against the red-hot Texas Rangers in his second MLB start and Juan Soto launched his 40th home run of the year, yet
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning as the Phillies swept the Mets.
Jacob deGrom received a six-run lead before throwing a pitch in his return to Citi Field, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mets 8-3 on Friday night to give New York its third seven-game losing streak this year.
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Cedric Mullins has been a disappointment for the Mets and is now in an 0-for-26 skid, leaving the team with little wiggle room to keep playing him.