Mets Losing Streak Reaches 5 Games

The Mets losing streak now stands at five games after losing late to the Diamondbacks in Arizona Monday night, featuring another collapse by the bullpen.

Zack Wheeler pitched well in Mets loss Monday in Phoenix. (Photo courtesy Twitter/@Mets).The Mets took a 1-0 lead when Rene Rivera singled in Jose Reyes in the second inning. In fact, it would be the only hit the Mets would collect off of Diamondbacks starter Zack Godley through 6.2 innings.

Jake Lamb led off the sixth inning with a homer to tie the game at one.

Zack Wheeler exited after allowing a single to lead off the seventh. He pitched well, allowing one run, striking out six and walking one. With one out and Jerry Blevins on the mound,…