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Mets Lose Fourth Straight, Fall 4-0 to Athletics

4/11/2026

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Summary

Mets Struggle Again

The New York Mets lost 4-0 to the Oakland Athletics on Friday at Citi Field, extending their skid to three games and a 17-inning scoreless stretch.
Starter Clay Holmes exited in the sixth inning with left hamstring tightness after allowing one run on five hits in 5.1 innings.
Holmes opened the season with a 1.50 ERA.
The Mets will face the Athletics again on Saturday, with Kodai Senga starting.

Summary

Mets' Offensive Woes

The New York Mets scored only three runs in the final two games of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, dropping two of three.
Nolan McLean pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings to stand out for the Mets.
The Mets face injuries, with Jorge Polanco day-to-day with bursitis and Juan Soto on the injured list.
Defensive errors have plagued the team, complicating efforts to improve early in the season.

History

Historical Context

The New York Mets' historic 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles marked their first championship and was a significant upset, as the Orioles had a 109-win season. This win established the Mets as the first expansion team to clinch a World Series title, contrasting sharply with their current struggles, which may lead to fan discontent and management changes if performance does not improve.

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Mets Struggle Again

The New York Mets lost 4-0 to the Oakland Athletics on Friday at Citi Field, extending their skid to three games and a 17-inning scoreless stretch.
Starter Clay Holmes exited in the sixth inning with left hamstring tightness after allowing one run on five hits in 5.1 innings.
Holmes opened the season with a 1.50 ERA.
The Mets will face the Athletics again on Saturday, with Kodai Senga starting.

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