Mets reach a new low with a troubling eight-game losing streak

LOS ANGELES — Mets Struggle in Another Loss Against Dodgers

The Mets faced a tough night at the plate, suffering another defeat as they fell to last place in their league. It raises the question: is this the lowest point for them? Each loss adds to the dread, and there’s a lingering hope that maybe, just maybe, they’ll find some light at the end of the tunnel.

At least they’re finished with this series against the Dodgers. But honestly, I’m not sure that’s sufficient for a team that seems to be lacking energy. Their offense once again fell flat, leading to an 8-2 loss at Dodger Stadium. This marked an eighth straight loss, with the Mets scoring two runs or fewer for the seventh time in this stretch.

Matter of fact, it’s not just their run total that’s concerning. They simply aren’t getting enough hits. Last night, they only managed five hits, wrapping up their third consecutive game with just 12 total hits. On the mound, Shohei Ohtani dominated, pitching six effective innings.

Things looked rough when the Dodgers turned the game around late, smashing two home runs in the eighth inning, featuring a grand slam from Dalton Rushing and Devin Williams.

Clay Holmes, who had missed a previous start due to tightness in his left hamstring, tried to give his team a chance by pitching five innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and one walk before being pulled after throwing 88 pitches.

In the second inning, Kim Hye-sung smacked a two-run homer to take the lead. Rushing hit a double that set up Kim’s long ball over the right-field fence. This was only the second home run that Holmes has allowed this season.

MJ Melendez made his Mets debut with a double in the third inning, which was their first hit of the game. However, in an intense 11-pitch showdown with Ohtani, Francisco Lindor struck out on a fastball that seemed way outside the strike zone.

Holmes got some defensive help when Luis Robert Jr. made a spectacular diving catch to prevent Freddie Freeman from getting an extra-base hit.

Melendez managed to bring the Mets within one run in the fifth inning with an RBI double, but a base running blunder cost them a chance to score more. After getting a leadoff walk, Francisco Alvarez mistakenly retreated to first, thinking a catch was made, only to find out it was not, leading to a fielder’s choice.

Ohtani wrapped up his night with another strikeout in the sixth inning, ending up with 95 pitches thrown, allowing just two hits, two walks, and one earned run.

Then, in the sixth, Tobias Myers hit a home run, extending the Dodgers’ lead to 3-1. This one sailed over center field, marking Myers’ fourth home run of the season.

Though Benji hit a double in the seventh, he couldn’t advance past third as Melendez struck out against Blake Treinen, ending the inning.

Any hope of a Mets comeback faded completely when Rushing’s grand slam found the center field fence off Williams in the eighth. Making his return after eight days, Williams faced challenges early but then gave up the big hit. He managed just one out in that inning.