The sting of a seventh straight loss lingered in a quiet New York Mets clubhouse as Francisco Lindor tried to explain a poor stretch and his role navigating the ugly streak as a team leader. Lindor, the star shortstop who doubles as something of a de facto captain,

Matt Olson hit a three-run double, Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 7-1 to complete a series sweep that extended New York’s season-worst losing streak to six games.

Spencer Strider struck out eight in six innings and the Braves beat the Mets​ 7-1 on Thursday, extending New York's losing streak to six games.

"For months, the Mets enjoyed the benefits of an uncommonly deep cache of starting pitching depth," Anthony DiComo wrote for MLB.com. "They placed faith in a slew of offseason acquisitions and mostly succeeded in keeping them healthy. That depth is now being depleted at a rapid rate."

The New York Mets have been waiting all season for Frankie Montas to make his 2025 debut, but the wait is almost over.

Frankie Montas has yet to debut with the New York Mets, but his debut with the team will finally come very soon.