
Mets’ implosion against A’s deals another blow to wild-card hopes
NY Post
It seems the Mets just can’t stand prosperity.
After overcoming a horrendous start to the season to get back into the wild-card race, the Mets were demolished by the Mariners in a sweep in Seattle and then returned home and dropped a series to the last-place A’s.
The final loss was the worst as Jose Quintana and the bullpen blew a five-run lead in a 7-6 defeat. They’ve dropped five of their last six and their wild-card hopes have taken a hit.
J.D. Martinez said the team addressed its struggles after the ugly Seattle series and emphasized a need to get back to the carefree attitude it displayed in June, when it looked like the Mets were hopelessly out of playoff contention.

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