Mets Lose 1-0 to A's, Marking Fifth Consecutive Defeat and Series Sweep

The Mets lost 1-0 to the A's at Citi Field on Sunday, extending their losing streak to five games. The defeat completed a sweep by the A's in the series. Fans booed the team as they left the field after the game.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated before the game that early-season contests carry the same weight as later ones, with the team aiming for a playoff position. The Mets recorded no runs in the game, marking the second shutout in their last three games. The offense managed only a few baserunners during the contest.

The starting pitcher pitched six innings, allowing one run on a solo home run by A's player Nick Kurtz in the third inning. The pitcher also walked one batter and allowed a double in the fourth but escaped further damage with strikeouts and defensive plays. A diving catch by a Mets outfielder in the fourth inning prevented a potential two-run single.

The Mets had a scoring opportunity in the first inning with two runners on base, but the batter struck out.

Their next baserunner came in the sixth inning with a single, followed by another hit, but groundouts and a fly out ended the threat. The team did not advance another runner after that inning. The A's starter retired 13 consecutive Mets batters after an early single.

The A's offense did not record a hit after the fourth inning. Mets relievers combined to prevent any baserunners in the later innings.

the loss, the Mets traveled to Los Angeles for a three-game series against the two-time defending World Series champions.

The series begins Monday and continues through Wednesday. The Mets' record stands at a level that affects their early-season standing in the division.