Mets Lose to Giants, Slump Continues

0:00It's April 3rd. This is New York Metz News Today, your AI-powered team coverage. The Metz dropped a 7-2 decision to the Giants at Oracle Park, pushing their losing streak to three games. David Peterson took the L after just four and one-third innings, giving up six runs on nine hits and two walks. The Metz scraped together only five hits total, going zero for three with runners in scoring position. That slump at the plate is brutal. They're now one for 32 in those spots over the last four games. Peterson had kicked off a nice run for the rotation, with five and one-third scoreless against the pirates last Saturday, and the next four starters were solid two. But the team went just one and three in that stretch, unable to cash in chances. Manager Carlos Mendoza pulled Peterson early, noting he struggled to get the ball down in the zone against Rides, leaving pitches up and paying the price. Peterson owned it, saying he tried to work low, but got tagged when he didn't. Boba Shet grabbed an early RBI double for a one-nothing lead, and Mark Vientos added his

1:04first homer of the year to make it three-two. Shah Menea came in relief for three and one-third innings, allowing one run, while the Metz kept him stretched out for spot-starts. The Giants tacked on with sacrifice flies and a late homer to seal it. But Shet mentioned facing tough pitching lately, but the at-bats are there, just not the results. Now the Metz turned to Ricky Nolan McLean Friday night, hoping he sparks some fire after the team's gone four losses in their last five. They'll need that energy to climb out of this rut.