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Most of Carlos Mendoza’s pitching moves this season have been platinum, but Friday night the Mets manager got burned.
The New York Mets (45-25) saw their six-game win streak come to an end on Friday night at Citi Field, falling 7-5 to the Tampa Bay Rays (37-32) in a game defined by missed opportunities and a costly sixth inning.
Shane Baz combined with three relievers on a five-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat New York 9-0 on Sunday to complete the first three-game series sweep of the Mets this season.
Pete Alonso ties a franchise record as the New York Mets extend their winning streak to five games, closing in on a sweep of the Nationals.
A seven-run, second-inning outburst propelled the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders past the Syracuse Mets, 10-3, for their fifth straight win Friday night at PNC Field. The RailRiders jumped out