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Mets' Early Struggles Spark Questions After Loss
2 Apr
Summary
- Mets offense shows significant struggles with runners in scoring position.
- Francisco Lindor made mental errors impacting crucial game moments.
- New York's lineup faces early-season questions about consistency.
The New York Mets are grappling with significant questions just one week into the 2026 season following a 2-1 extra-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. A prolonged offensive drought saw the team go 17 consecutive innings without scoring, and they struggled mightily with runners in scoring position, finishing 0-for-11 in such situations on Wednesday.
Shortstop Francisco Lindor made notable mental errors during the game, including forgetting the number of outs in one crucial at-bat, which manager Carlos Mendoza deemed "inexcusable." While Lindor admitted his mistake, the team's overall offensive inconsistency, with the exception of Juan Soto, is a primary concern.
Despite recent changes to the hitting coaching staff, the Mets' struggles with plate discipline and timely hitting echo issues from the previous season. Lindor, batting .143 with a .712 OPS early in the season, is also facing scrutiny as the team looks for consistent production from its star players.
