The Mets lost 5-0 to the Braves on June 19, 2025, as Chris Sale dominated. With stars like Pete Alonso cold, can the Mets stop their 5-game losing streak?
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Well, that was painful. The New York Mets, still clinging to first place in the NL East, looked utterly lost at the plate Thursday, falling 5-0 to the Atlanta Braves. The loss marks their fifth consecutive defeat, a worrying skid defined by an offense that has gone completely cold. Chris Sale turned back the clock, silencing the Mets' bats and leaving fans wondering: when will this slide stop?
We have to find a way to get the offense going. We’re not executing in big spots.
The story of the night was Braves starter Chris Sale, who was simply untouchable. For 8.2 agonizing innings, he carved up the Mets lineup, allowing just five singles and a walk while striking out seven. The Mets never even got a runner to third base, a testament to Sale's complete control. Starter Clay Holmes (7-3) wasn't terrible, but he wasn't perfect, and against a pitcher in Sale's zone, that's not good enough. The Braves broke through in the middle innings, and the Mets offense had no answer, sealing the 5-0 shutout and a bitter series finale loss.
This game wasn't an anomaly; it was the exclamation point on a dreadful offensive stretch. During this five-game losing streak, the Mets haven't scored more than three runs in a single game. Stars like Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor were held hitless, personifying the team-wide slump. 'We have to find a way to get the offense going,' a frustrated Carlos Mendoza said postgame. 'We’re not executing in big spots.' That's the core of the issue. The team that looked like a powerhouse just a week ago is now struggling to string together simple hits, let alone rally.
For those hoping for a shake-up, the front office is holding steady. No roster moves or injury changes were announced, meaning the solution, for now, must come from within the current clubhouse. While the farm system boasts exciting talent like Brandon Sproat, Jett Williams, and Carson Benge, a cavalry of prospects isn't riding to the rescue just yet. The onus is on the veterans and the established lineup to break out of this funk themselves. The talent is there, but the execution is missing.
Despite the ugly five-game skid, the Mets wake up tomorrow still in first place with a 45-29 record. But the cushion is shrinking, and the pressure is mounting. This team is facing its first major test of adversity this season. The upcoming series is now more than just a set of games; it's a chance to prove this slump is a blip, not the beginning of a collapse. The bats have to wake up, and soon.
