Mets' Playoff Hopes Waver After Rollercoaster Series Against A's

Despite a standout performance from Pete Alonso, the Mets struggle with consistency, jeopardizing their NL Wild Card position.

Mets squandered a 5-0 lead in a 7-6 loss, marking their fifth defeat in six games.
Pete Alonso's 4-for-4 night helped snap a four-game losing streak with a 9-1 win.
Pitching inconsistencies remain a critical issue, highlighted by 11 walks in the series finale.
Francisco Lindor hit his 100th home run as a Met during the series.
Mets are now 1.5 games out of third place in the NL Wild Card standings.